This particular torii (traditional Japanese gate commonly found at Shinto shrines) was presented by Kitanokata Fujime, wife of Naoshige Nabeshima, the daimyo (feudal lord) of Saga in 1604. It was designated an Important Cultural Property of Saga on February 11, 1972. (Photo: Bradford Pomeroy)

Ryūzōji Hachiman Shrine in Saga

Devotion to the patron deity of warriors

Bradford Pomeroy Sep 24, 2014 - 1 min read

Constructed in the mid 19th century, the Ryūzōji Hachiman Shrine in Saga is merely one of thousands in Japan devoted to Hachiman, the patron deity of archery and war. The shrine is conveniently located within a small district of cafes, restaurants, and shops. Therefore it's a nice place to stop by after having a coffee or a meal and take in some of the traditional and historical Japanese sites.