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Usa, Oita

Usa Jingu

宇佐神宮

A wooded Hachiman shrine with upper and lower worship areas. Choose it for a longer precinct walk and distinctive sanctuary architecture; the station is not beside the shrine, and the upper approach involves a climb.

National Treasure architecture

World Heritage & cultural properties

National Treasure architecture: The three main sanctuaries
Designation source · Checked 2026-10-08

Designations apply to the places or buildings listed above. They do not guarantee access to interiors; check visit areas, hours and separate admission before travelling.

Visit at a glance

Estimated visit time: 60–90 minutes
Ordinary worship at the upper and lower precincts; excludes station transport, museums, formal prayers, Mount Omoto hiking and queues. A planning allowance, not an official visit duration. Walking pace, breaks and queues vary.
Getting there: Oita tourism lists approximately 9 minutes by bus from JR Usa Station to Usa Hachiman. Allow extra walking time within the precinct and to the upper sanctuary.
Grounds hours: The current official FAQ lists 06:00–18:00. Special New Year arrangements may differ.
Office hours: Formal prayers: 09:00–16:00. Ordinary amulet and goshuin counter hours could not be confirmed.
Admission categories: An explicit ordinary-worship admission fee could not be confirmed from the sources reviewed. Check separately for museums, formal prayers and other paid services.

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What to see

The three Hachiman-zukuri main sanctuaries
The wooded upper approach
The lower shrine worship area

Traditions & prayers

Traditionally associated with these prayers. Associations describe worship traditions, not guaranteed results.

Prayer source

Enshrined kami

Hachiman Okami (Emperor Ojin) · Hime Okami · Empress Jingu

A short history

The first sanctuary was established in 725 according to the official FAQ. The three main sanctuaries enshrine Hachiman, Hime Okami and Empress Jingu; their Hachiman-zukuri architecture is designated a National Treasure.

Before you go

The local custom is two bows, four claps and one bow, with worship at both upper and lower shrines. The official FAQ describes a monorail but notes maintenance closures; confirm availability before depending on it for access.

First shrine visit: etiquette & offerings →

Location

2859 Minamiusa, Usa, Oita

33.5249, 131.3783 · Representative point by the main precinct or approach, checked on GSI; not a certified visitor entrance or step-free route. · Location source

Sources

Details checked 2026-10-08. Check the official site for changes before visiting.

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