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Morioka Hachimangu Shrine

Morioka Hachimangu Shrine

盛岡八幡宮

Morioka Hachimangu is a large Shinto shrine in central Morioka. It was built in 1680 by Nanbu Shigenobu, the 29th lord of the Nanbu clan. After fires and storm damage, the present main hall was rebuilt in 1997. Its bright red buildings with colorful carvings are called a new "face of Morioka", and the autumn grand festival is a well-known city event.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

The shrine office (reception) is open 9:00–17:00.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • The shrine was founded in 1680 by Nanbu Shigenobu, the 29th lord.
  • The current main buildings were rebuilt in December 1997.
  • The shrine's annual grand festival is a well-known autumn event in Morioka.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The shrine is crowded with visitors throughout the year.
  • Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
  • Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
  • Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Iwate and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Iwate

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:26
  2. Sunrise06:08
  3. Dhuhr11:21
  4. Asr14:07
  5. Maghrib16:30
  6. Isha18:01

Times are calculated for Morioka. Times may differ elsewhere in Iwate.

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Halal food near Morioka Hachimangu Shrine

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.

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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): morioka8man.jp, iwatetabi.jp