The Ōmi Jōsui Shrine, also known as the Ōmi no Kami Shrine or Ansei Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami Ōmi no Kami, it is said to be the ancestral home of the Ōmi-no-mimi-no-omi family and a sacred site for the region's inhabitants. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance as a major center of the Ise-Sha Arai Shrine during the Edo period.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ōmi no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Ōmi no Kami
- Coordinates
- 34.9871273, 135.9247065
Visitor tip
Visit during the autumn foliage season to see the shrine's vermilion torii gates and ornate wooden structures amidst vibrant autumn colors.
Cultural notes
The Ōmi Jōsui Shrine is notable for its unique architecture, which features a striking vermilion torii gate and an impressive wooden structure. The shrine also hosts the annual 'Kasuga Matsuri,' a Shinto festival honoring the kami Ōmi no Kami, typically held in late October.
Historical note
Founded in 1697 by the Omi-no-mimi-no-omi family.