Located in Hachimanchō (literally 'Hachiman Town'), the shrine gave its name to the entire neighborhood, showing its central role in shaping Morioka's urban geography.

Der Chagu Chagu Umakko-Pferdeparade des Schreins wurde 1978 zum Immateriellen Volkskulturgut ernannt.

Founded in 1062 during the wars to subdue the Emishi people, the shrine was completely rebuilt in 2006, nearly a millennium after its original construction.

The shrine hosts annual horse parades and traditional archery ceremonies, keeping alive martial traditions from its founding as a military outpost in northern Japan.