Usa Jingu Shrine
Japan's first and most important Hachiman shrine, founded in 725 AD. The original model for 40,000 Hachiman shrines across Japan. Visit on a weekday to have it almost to yourself.
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Usa Jingu is the head shrine of all 44,000 Hachiman shrines in Japan — it predates the more famous Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura by centuries. The two-storey prayer hall (clap four times here, not twice) and vermillion-lacquered shrine buildings set among ancient camphor trees are outstanding. Combine with Kunisaki Peninsula and Beppu for a full Oita day.
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