Question 1

Is there parking, and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How do I get there from Usa Station?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Are there events or festivals?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

I hear the way of worshipping differs from other shrines.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What blessings is the shrine known for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What are the worship hours and when can I enter the grounds?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 7

Is there an admission fee?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

How long should I allow?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Can I see inside the National Treasure main halls?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What are the highlights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

How large are the grounds?

Accepted Answer

The grounds cover about 500,000 square metres. You can stroll the extensive site surrounded by woodland including ichiigashi oak.

Question 12

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 14

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

2859 Minami-Usa, Usa City, Oita Prefecture

Question 15

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

The grounds are open every day. The Treasure Hall closes on Tuesdays (the following day if that Tuesday is a public holiday).

Question 16

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Worship at the main hall 5:30-21:00 (6:00-21:00 from October to March); the Treasure Hall 9:00-16:00.

Question 17

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

The grounds are free. The Treasure Hall is 300 yen.

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