Culture
Usa Jingu Shrine
Ekaterina BespyatovaHachiman, the god of warriors, is a popular deity. There are many of his shrines throughout Japan, and Usa-jingū is the oldest of them all.
Usa Jingū, also known as Usa Hachimangū, is a Shinto shrine in the city of Usa in Ōita Prefecture in Japan. Emperor Ojin, who was deified as Hachiman-jin, is said to be enshrined in all the sites dedicated to him; and the first and earliest of these was at Usa in the early 8th century. [Wikipedia]
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Ten minute drive from JR Usa Station.
Hachiman, the god of warriors, is a popular deity. There are many of his shrines throughout Japan, and Usa-jingū is the oldest of them all.
It is said that pink is the colour of romance, so why not have a flutter from the scrolls from the love shrine, a 1950's contraption that claims a love match rate of 50 percent, plus or minus 50 percent.
There is a certain pleasure in going back to a simpler time.
Take a friend from the baby boomer generation and reminisce at this labour of love.
The Ajimu Rural Homestay is a unique opportunity to experience Japanese farming culture. The peaceful atmosphere, farming experience, and kindness of the hosts will ensure a fun, edifying, and memorable trip.