Tamao Hachiman Shrine stands above a little port on the Seto Inland Sea. From the wide plaza with its dramatic torii gate and brick lantern, climb the steep steps up to the shrine with its elaborate roof and model ships hanging among the paper lanterns. A charming path of raked earth leads into the woods.
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Tamao Hachiman Shrine in Imabari
A dramatic Shinto shrine by the Seto Inland Sea
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The dramatic plaza of the Tamao Hachiman Shrine in Imabari
This shrine to the god of war Hachiman is very close to the Seto Inland Sea. It features an unusual brick lantern
Welcome! Heh-heh-heh...
The shrine itself stands atop a small wooded hill
Urns full of water and autumn leaves reflect the shrine building
Inside, model ships hang from the rafters indicating the main interests of the shrine's patrons
The roof is exquisitely decorative
Pleasant raked earth paths wind over the hill
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