Hachidai Shrine

Hachidai Shrine（八大神社） is a shrine associated with Musashi Miyamoto.

In Eiji Yoshikawa’s novel Musashi Miyamoto, “Ichijoji Sagarimatsu no duel” describes a confrontation with the Yoshioka clan.On his way to Ichijoji Sagarimatsu, Musashi stopped by Hachidai Shrine to pray for victory, but instead of praying for victory, he headed for the battlefield, saying, “I respect the gods and Buddha, but I will not borrow their power.

Down from Hachidai Shrine is the Musashi-Yoshioka Duel Monument.Going up the hill in front of Hachidai Shrine, there is “Tanukidani Fudoin,” which is said to be the place where Musashi was struck by a waterfall and practiced asceticism.

To get to Hachidai Shrine from Kyoto Station, take the bus for about 48 minutes and walk about 10 minutes from the bus stop.