Located in Shiga Prefecture, the Taika Jingœ Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicated to Emperor Taishœ, who ruled Japan from 715 to 756 AD. The shrine is part of the Imperial Family's ancestral lands and features traditional Japanese architecture with a tiled roof and wooden pillars.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- null
- Kami enshrined
- null
- Coordinates
- 35.001378, 135.7763475
Visitor tip
To avoid waiting, plan your visit during the less busy morning hours before 10am.
Cultural notes
As one of the oldest shrines dedicated to an emperor, Taika Jingœ Shrine is steeped in history and features traditional Japanese festivals such as the Seijin no Hi (Coming of Age Day) celebration. The shrine's architecture reflects the classic Nara style with its distinctive tiled roof.
Historical note
Built in 718 AD during the Nara period.