Hachiman Collection

The Tomigaoka Hachiman Shrine at Fukagawa (Fukagawa Tomigaoka Hachiman)... c. 1832/34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
The Tomigaoka Hachiman Shrine at Fukagawa (Fukagawa Tomigaoka Hachiman), from the series "Famous Places in Edo (Koto meisho)", c. 1832/34

Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan on Hachiman-zaka slope with holiday lighting at night

Gujo, Gifu, Japan hot springs onsen town on the Hida River at night

Scene at the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, from Act One of Chushingura (Treasury of the Forty-seven Loyal Retainers)
2969508 Scene at the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, from Act One of Chushingura (Treasury of the Forty-seven Loyal Retainers)

Visitors to the Hachiman shrine, Japan, c. 1803 / 04. Creator: Hokusai
Visitors to the Hachiman shrine, Japan, c. 1803/04

Festival at the Kotac Hachiman Shrine, 1844 (colour woodblock print)
881089 Festival at the KotAc Hachiman Shrine, 1844 (colour woodblock print) by Keigaku, Harada (fl.1844); 38.4x54.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Shrine dedicated Hachiman Kamakura Felice Beato
Shrine dedicated to Hachiman in Kamakura; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Kamakura, Japan; 1863; Albumen silver print

Fukagawa hachimangA keidai, Inside Fukagawa Hachiman Shrine. Utagawa, Kuniteru, 1830?-1874, artist, 1853. 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.9 x 36.8 cm

An actor in the role of Hachiman Taro Yoshiie : An actor in the role of Abe Sadato : An actor in the role of Sodehagi, wife of Sadato

Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu - Shinto Shrine, Kamakura, Japan
Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu - the most important Shinto shrine in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Date: circa 1907

Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu - the most important Shinto shrine in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Date: circa 1906

Hitsuji kuramae hachiman, Year of the ram (or sheep): Kuramae Hachiman Shrine. Yajima, Gogaku, active 19th century, artist, [between 1818 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21.4 x 18.9 cm

Tamukeyama Hachiman Shrine, Nara, Japan
Tamukeyama Hachiman Shrine, a Shinto shrine near Todaiji, Nara, Japan Date: circa 1910s

JAPAN: HACHIMAN SHRINE, 1857. Open garden at the Hachiman shrine in Fukagawa, Japan. Woodblock print by Hiroshige Ando, 1857

Triptych showing a night scene lit by a lantern from a Japanese Kabuki play
KABUKI PLAY, 1847. Triptych showing a night scene lit by a lantern from a Japanese Kabuki play. Left: Samurai Hachiman Taro Yoshiie, holding a parasol, with a lion

Two travelers stand in front of a Hachiman shrine in Kuramae, Japan, during the Year of the Ram
HACHIMAN SHRINE, c1823. Two travelers stand in front of a Hachiman shrine in Kuramae, Japan, during the Year of the Ram, indicated by the picture of the ram. Woodblock print by Gakutei Yashima, c1823

Interior of a Hachiman shrine in Fukagawa, Japan. Woodblock print by Kuniteru Utagawa, 1853
JAPAN: HACHIMAN SHRINE, 1853. Interior of a Hachiman shrine in Fukagawa, Japan. Woodblock print by Kuniteru Utagawa, 1853

Brocade parade of the eastern capital: a view of Hachiman Sh

Inside Fukagawa Hachiman Shrine

Open garden at Fukagawa Hachiman Shrine. Print shows people viewing the cherry and wisteria blossoms along the banks of a river at the Hachiman Shrine in Fukagawa. Date 1857

Year of the ram (or sheep): Kuramae Hachiman Shrine. Print shows two travelers, full-length, standing in front of a shrine with a large picture of a ram on it; page patterned with blossoms

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Hachiman, a name that resonates with the rich history and cultural heritage of Japan. From ancient times to modern days, it has been revered as a deity and symbol of protection. In 1895, A Book of Coloured Photographs showcased breathtaking views of Japan, capturing the essence of Hachiman's spiritual presence. The Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine stood tall in all its glory, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in its sacred aura. Chushingura, an epic tale known as Treasury of the Forty-seven Loyal Retainers, depicted scenes from Act One at the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine. This masterpiece illustrated the unwavering loyalty and devotion associated with Hachiman's name. The year 1803 witnessed visitors flocking to the Hachiman shrine, seeking solace and blessings amidst its serene surroundings. Renowned artist Hokusai immortalized this moment through his vivid brushstrokes in a captivating woodblock print. Fast forward to 1844 when a vibrant festival unfolded at Kotac Hachiman Shrine. Colorful celebrations filled the air as people rejoiced under Hachiman's watchful gaze. Kamakura became synonymous with Tsurugaoka Hachimangu - Shinto Shrine - an architectural marvel nestled amidst nature's embrace. Its grandeur attracted countless pilgrims who sought guidance from this divine entity. An actor donning the role of "Hachiman Taro Yoshiie" brought this legendary figure to life on stage—a testament to how deeply ingrained Hachiman is within Japanese culture and performing arts. Felice Beato captured another shrine dedicated solely to honor Hachiman in Kamakura—an image that stands as a tribute to centuries-old traditions upheld by devoted worshippers. Inside Fukagawa Hachi-mangA keidai lies yet another sanctuary where believers gather during auspicious occasions such as Year of the Ram.