Ancient Splendor: The Konnoh Hachimangu Shrine and Japan’s Indomitable Spirit The Konnoh Hachimangu Shrine is an ancient sanctuary that dates back to 1092, during Emperor Horikawa’s reign. It owes its existence to Taira-no-Takemoto, a notable figure of that time. Takemoto, who was a descendant of Takamochi-Oh and the governor of Chichibu, played a crucial role … Continue reading [Tokyo] Konno Hachimangu Shrine (金王八幡宮): An Ancient Sanctuary of Japanese History and Spirit