1-1 Nishisotosawa-cho, Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Ogaki Hachiman Shrine, located a short walk from Ogaki Station along the Suimon River, is the chief guardian shrine of Ogaki City. Originally founded in the Nara period as part of Todaiji Temple's estate, the shrine is renowned for its connection to the Ogaki Festival, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Visitors can enjoy the shrine's architecture, explore its various subsidiary shrines, and sample the fresh spring water, "Ogaki no Wakimizu," sourced from a natural well on the grounds. The shrine is particularly lively during the Shichi-Go-San festival in November. It's an easily accessible cultural landmark, perfect for a peaceful visit any time of day.