Onohara Hachimangu Shrine was built in Shoho 2 (1867) on the west side of the present site, and the shrine was rebuilt on the present site in Koka 4 (1867).
The main shrine was built in the shape of a mound nestled into the Wankashizuka burial mound, which is designated as a cultural asset by Kagawa Prefecture.
The gate between the worship hall and the lower part of the main hall is open on special occasions, such as New Year’s Day, to allow visitors to pass through. The roof inside the main hall is made of hiwadabuki (cypress bark roofing), which can only be seen at four shrines in the prefecture.
In the fall, taikodai and danjiri circle around the ring, and the sight of a 2-ton taikodai running around the shrine grounds is a sight to behold.
| address | 1913, Onohara-cho, Kanonji, Kagawa 769-1611 |
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| car | Approximately 4 minutes (1.4 km) by car from the Onohara IC of the Takamatsu Expressway |
| train | Approximately 5 minutes by cab from JR Toyohama Station (2.4 km) |
| parking lot | available |
| contact us | TEL：0875-54-4760 |
- Onohara Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival
Commonly called the ” Onohara Festival,” it is an annual autumn festival of the Onohara Hachiman Shrine in Onohara-cho, held over three days with the third Sunday in October as the final day, during which two “danjiri” and 14 chosa parade through the town.
The highlight of the festival is the dedication of Ichiban Daiko and Ichiban Danjiri on the third day at Hiratsuka Central Park, which is adjacent to Hiratsuka Kofun, a part of the Onohara Kofun complex. The dedication of Ichiban-daiko to Hiratsuka takes place only once every 14 years, so the residents of the neighborhood association that serves as the Ichiban-daiko are even more committed than usual that year.
