Tada no Machi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and agriculture, located in Tadachiyama-cho, Hikone city, Shiga Prefecture. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a tiled roof and vermilion gates. Visitors can pray for good harvests, prosperity, and protection from natural disasters.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tadachiyama Hiko no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Tadachiyama Hiko no Kami
- Coordinates
- 35.3378827, 136.0049993
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine during the annual Matsuri festival in September to witness traditional dances and offerings to the kami.
Cultural notes
In Shinto mythology, Tada no Machi is associated with the god of agriculture and fertility. The shrine's architecture is designed to resemble a rice paddy field, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. Locals often pray for good harvests and protection from natural disasters at this shrine.
Historical note
The shrine was established in 718 CE during the Nara period.