The Yui Wakamiya Shrine is commonly known as Moto Hachiman, which means "Original Hachiman." It is the original location of the Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu. It was founded by Minamoto Yoritomo's ancestor, Minamoto Yoriyoshi, in 1063 after his campaign against Abe no Sadato. Though Yoritomo moved the shrine, he visited his ancestors at this site. Though not nearly as magnificent as the current Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, it retains deep historical significance.
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