Kyoto Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine <National Treasure> =Hachimangu Ema (Votive Picture)= The benefits of the Hachiman God's arrow are: warding off evil, good luck, certain victory, family safety, and prosperous business. The white dove depicted on the ema (votive picture) is a messenger of the Hachiman God and is cherished. The sound "ha" of the dove is connected to the spreading "eight" (八), making it a very auspicious bird. Please enshrine it in the new year. #NewYear #Entrance #WardingOffEvil #GoodLuck #Dove #Bird #YearOfTheHorse