Hachiman Shrine in Kofu

Wander through a semi-wilderness setting

Cathy Cawood Oct 02, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Summer growth surrounds the shrine</p>

<p>Shallow pond with flat slab bridge</p>

<p>Shrine building with roller doors!</p>

<p>Stone guardian next to the ema stand</p>

<p>The chain is Japan's attractive version of a downspout - rain water simply tricks down the chain!</p>

<p>Small building in the trees behind the main building</p>

<p>Straight path under the stone torii</p>

There seems to be many shrines named Hachiman around Japan, and Kofu has at least two. This Hachiman Shrine is smaller and much less grand than nearby Takeda Shrine, but a large area of trees and huge tumbled rocks behind the shrine, and rampant summer growth around the buildings add a sense of mystery and wildness to this shrine in Kofu. I loved the roof shapes of the smaller buildings, and I also liked the pond.

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...