is a Shinto shrine located in Kirishima, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan. One of the 2,861 shrines listed in the Engishiki, it is the first shrine in the historic Osumi Province. It is dedicated to Hoori, Toyotama-hime, Emperor Chūai, Emperor Ōjin and Empress Jingū. It is classified as a Beppyo shrine, according to the Association of Shinto Shrines. Historically it was also known by the names "Osumi Sho Hachimangu" and "Kokubu Hachimangu". Enshrined Kami The kami enshrined are as follows: Main shrine Hoori: Amatsuhidakahiko Hohodemi no Mikoto (天津日高彦火火出見尊) Toyotama-hime (豊玉比売命) Subsidiary shrines Emperor Chuai (帯中比子尊) Empress Jingu (息長帯比売命) - Wife of Emperor Chuai. Emperor Ojin (品陀和気尊) Empress Nakatsu (中比売命) - Wife of Emperor Ojin. History According to legend, the shrine was founded during the Age of the Gods, as Takachiho Palace, the residence of Hoori, during the reign of Emperor Jimmu. The shrine was relocated to its current location in 708. Sekitai Shrine is located on the original site. Takayanoyamano Mausoleum, said to be the mausoleum of Hoori, is located 13 km northwest of the shrine. It is said that the God Hachiman was born in 544 at the former shrine site. This is the reason why the shrine was called Sho-Hachiman. According to legend, "Ohirume, the daughter of a great king of Chinas, was seven years old when the light of the morning sun pierced her breast. She conceived and gave birth to a prince. The king's retainers became suspicious, and put her on an empty ship, which they floated on the ocean, requesting that the place where the ship landed be given to them as their domain. The ship eventually arrived at the shore of Chinzei, Osumi in Japan, and the prince was named Hachiman. It is said that this was during the reign of Emperor Keitai. " The story goes on to say, "The prince arrived at the shore of Chinzei, Osumi in Japan. In "the Jinja Keiyo" written by Munei Shirai, the king is named "Great King Chen," and his daughter's name is also said to be named Hachiman. It is written in the Konjaku Monogatarishu that Hachiman first appeared in Osumi Province, then moved to Usa, before finally leaving his mark at the Ishimizu shrine. As the Chinese character for "Correct (正)" indicates, Kagoshima Shrine is said to be the most legitimate Hachiman Shrine. According to legend, there was once a dispute between Kagoshima Hachiman shrine (At