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Kadode Hachiman-gu

首途八幡宮(かどではちまんぐう)

Central (Rakuchū)|西陣

A small shrine where Minamoto no Yoshitsune (Ushiwakamaru) is said to have prayed for safe passage before setting out for Hiraizumi in the north. 'Kadode' means 'to set forth,' and ever since, travelers have come here to pray for safe journeys.

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Tougenkyoabout 216 m on foot

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These notes come from desk research. Local traditions vary.