Tourist Attractions and Experiences

Mozu Hachiman Shrine

Mozu Hachiman Shrine is located in the center of the Mozu Kofun Group, and was founded about 1,400 years ago during the reign of Emperor Kinmei, following a divine revelation from the god Hachiman. Since ancient times, the shrine has been worshipped as a god of protection from evil and good fortune, and for career advancement.
You can see the magnificent Futon Taiko drums at the Moon Viewing Festival, which is held every autumn.

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Business hours: It is said that Empress Jingu vowed to remain here for tens of thousands of years to come and protect all people in peace and prosperity. During the reign of Emperor Kinmei (537-571), this place was named Mozu and a shrine was built to enshrine Empress Jingu. In the past, it is said to have had 48 temples, 360 shrine families, and 800 hectares of land. In 1158 during the reign of Emperor Goshirakawa, it became a branch shrine of Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine and attracted the worship of the Ouchi clan, a powerful clan from Kyushu who ruled Izumi Province, as well as the common people and nobles. However, most of the buildings were burned down due to the fires of the Summer Siege of Osaka and other disasters. The shrine has a 300-year tradition of holding the Moon Viewing Festival on the harvest moon. The sight of the nine parishioners' large and small futon drums being played along with the spirited shouts of "Beera Beera Bera Shosshoi" is a magnificent sight. In addition, there is a large camphor tree that is about 800 years old and is a designated natural monument of the prefecture in the precincts. [2024 Status] The Mozu Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival (Moon Viewing Festival) will be held on September 21st (Sat) and 22nd (Sun).