Usual hours and prices, checked 2026-10-06 against the sources under “What this place is”. They can change for holidays and events — confirm before you go. Official site
Our guide
Usa Jingū, also called Usa Hachimangū, in the city of Usa, Ōita, is dedicated to Emperor Ōjin, deified as Hachiman, guardian god of warriors. The first Hachiman shrine was here at Usa, built in the early 8th century, and Hachiman is said to be enshrined in every shrine dedicated to him. The shrine has long had imperial patronage, and its prestige is considered second only to Ise.
We have not checked a public-transport route, so plan the journey on the map and look for local information before you go.
Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each under its own licence — see credits
- Usa Shrine Nanchu Romon — ja:User:Sanjo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- 大尾神社 — ボス · Public domain · source · resized
- Wakamiya Shrine Usa — ja:User:Sanjo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Usajingu slopecar — ブルーノ・プラス · CC BY 4.0 · source · resized
- Usahachiman1928 — 岸一太 · Public domain · source · resized
- Usa Shrine Shimo-miya — ja:User:Sanjo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Usa Shrine Kurehashi 01 — ja:User:Sanjo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Honden of Usa Shingu (44) — Imperial Japanese Commission to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition · Public domain · source · resized
- Usa Shrine Omote Sando — ja:User:Sanjo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
What this place is
Usa-jingū (宇佐神宮), also known as Usa Hachimangū (宇佐八幡宮), is a Shinto shrine in the city of Usa, Ōita in Japan. Emperor Ōjin, who was deified as Hachiman, the tutelary god of warriors, is said to be enshrined in all the sites dedicated to him. The first Hachiman shrine was at Usa, and was built in the early 8th century. Usa-jingū has long been the recipient of Imperial patronage; and its prestige is considered second only to that of Ise Shrine.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-06 · Official visitor information
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What to expect at this type of place: Shrine
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