Hyōgo > Sosa Yakujin Hachiman (八幡神社): The Misfortune-Free Shrine You’ll Love
Tucked in Hyōgo’s Nishinomiya, Sosa Yakujin Hachiman (八幡神社) wards off evil with cherry blossoms and red leaves. A quiet Shinto gem with no crowds year-round.
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Tucked in Hyōgo’s Nishinomiya, Sosa Yakujin Hachiman (八幡神社) wards off evil with cherry blossoms and red leaves. A quiet Shinto gem with no crowds year-round.
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