Fujisaki Hachimangū


Fujisaki Hachiman-gū is a Shinto shrine located in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan. It is dedicated to Emperor Ōjin, Empress Jingū and Sumiyoshi Sanjin.

History

In 935, Fujisaki Hachimangu was established with the Bunrei of Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū Kyoto, at Chausuyama, Kumamoto Castle at the order of Emperor Suzaku. The word Fuji derives from a tale that at the time of establishment, sticking of fuji resulted in fuji Wisteria taking root and grew. Fujisaki Hachimangu has been respected as the defender of Higo, Kumamoto Prefecture. In 1542, Emperor Go-Nara presented a wooden frame 八幡藤崎宮 which is now engraved over the Torii. Rebuilding of the shrine, 20 years apart, had been made with the order of the Emperor.
In 1877, the shrine was burnt amid the battle of Satsuma Rebellion and was reconstructed at Igawabuchi Machi, the present location.
In the modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines, Fujisaki was listed in 1915 among the 3rd class of nationally significant shrines or Kokuhei Shōsha.
In 1952, the shrine was designated a Religious corporation.

Autumn Festival of Fujisaki Hachimangu or Parade of Kami with horses

Of the events of the shrine, most known is the parade of Kami with horses in September. This had been called Boshita Festival because seko followed dancing horses, shouting Boshita Boshita. However, this reminded human-right nervous people of Horoboshita meaning that Korea was destroyed, and the name of Boshita Festival disappeared because of too nervous people. Korea had never been defeated at the time of Katō Kiyomasa. Now they shout, Doukai Doukai.

Treasures

. There are old documents, swords and other weapons.