Frequently Asked Questions
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Access / Parking (2)
Is there parking, and how much does it cost?
There are the Hachiman car park and the Kurehashi car park (both charged). Rates are 400 yen for a standard car, 100 yen for a motorcycle, 1,500 yen for a large or medium coach and 1,000 yen for a microbus. Some car navigation systems direct you to the main hall when you search for Usa Jingu, but there is no parking around the main hall, so please take care.
How do I get there from Usa Station?
From Usa Station on the JR Nippo Main Line, take an Oita Kotsu bus bound for Nakatsu and get off at the Usa Hachiman stop; it is right there (about 9 minutes). By car it is about 6 km, or 15 minutes, along National Route 10 from Usa IC on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway.
Events (1)
Are there events or festivals?
Once every ten years an extraordinary offering festival is held with an imperial envoy. The annual Usa Festival is also held. In spring the cherry blossom in the grounds comes into bloom and attracts many visitors.
参拝マナー (1)
I hear the way of worshipping differs from other shrines.
At Usa Jingu, the long-standing custom is to bow twice, clap four times and bow once. This is two claps more than the usual two bows, two claps and one bow at most shrines. Please do follow this custom when you visit.
参拝情報 (1)
What blessings is the shrine known for?
The enshrined deities are Hachiman Okami (Emperor Ojin), Himegami and Empress Jingu. The shrine is said to bring comprehensive blessings including warding off misfortune, good luck, family safety, road safety, success and prosperity in business.
Opening information (1)
What are the worship hours and when can I enter the grounds?
Worship at the main hall is 5:30-21:00 (6:00-21:00 from October to March). The grounds are open every day of the year. The Treasure Hall is open 9:00-16:00 and closes on Tuesdays (the following weekday if that Tuesday is a public holiday).
Prices (1)
Is there an admission fee?
Visiting the grounds is free. Admission to the Treasure Hall is 300 yen for adults. If you apply for a prayer ritual, a separate offering is required.
Highlights (4)
How long should I allow?
For an ordinary visit without a prayer ritual, allow about 1 hour. If you also see the Treasure Hall and stroll the grounds at leisure, allow 1-2 hours.
Can I see inside the National Treasure main halls?
They are normally closed to the public, though they are occasionally opened for limited periods such as special viewings. Normally you worship from the outer hall.
What are the highlights?
As well as the main halls in the hachiman-zukuri style designated National Treasures (the First, Second and Third Halls), valuable structures such as the Shinkyo bridge, the Kurehashi bridge, the Noh stage and the Treasure Hall are dotted around the grounds. The woodland with its stands of ichiigashi oak is a national Natural Monument, and in the lotus pond you can enjoy pale pink flowers in season.
How large are the grounds?
The grounds cover about 500,000 square metres. You can stroll the extensive site surrounded by woodland including ichiigashi oak.
Other (6)
How do I get there?
About 6 km (about 15 minutes) along National Route 10 from Usa IC on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway. From Usa Station on the JR Nippo Main Line, take an Oita Kotsu bus bound for Nakatsu for 9 minutes and get off at Usa Hachiman; it is right there.
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.
What is the address?
2859 Minami-Usa, Usa City, Oita Prefecture
When is it closed?
The grounds are open every day. The Treasure Hall closes on Tuesdays (the following day if that Tuesday is a public holiday).
What are the opening hours?
Worship at the main hall 5:30-21:00 (6:00-21:00 from October to March); the Treasure Hall 9:00-16:00.
How much is admission?
The grounds are free. The Treasure Hall is 300 yen.