Located in the town of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, 素戔嗚神社 午出坐社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Otogami no Okami, an ancient deity associated with navigation and safety at sea. The shrine's unique architecture reflects its history as a coastal temple, featuring a distinctive wooden bridge and a hall constructed from locally-sourced materials.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Otogami no Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.7299192, 135.7449434
Visitor tip
For visitors interested in the shrine's maritime heritage, consider visiting during the annual Nagahama Cherry Blossom Festival, when the surrounding area is adorned with beautiful spring blooms.
Cultural notes
As a coastal temple, 素戔嗚神社 午出坐社 plays an important role in local maritime traditions. According to legend, the shrine's okuri-yashiro (sacred messenger) kami, Otogami no Okami, watches over sailors and fishermen from sea to land.