North Omi Palace Guest House is a Shinto shrine located in the northern part of Nagaizumi Village, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. As a sacred space, it has been an important site for locals and travelers alike since ancient times. The shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami and Susanoo-no-kami, two prominent deities in Japanese mythology.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu, Susanoo
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Susanoo
- Coordinates
- 35.0086803, 135.7346553
Visitor tip
To make an offering at the shrine, bring a small packet of mochi and incense, and follow the traditional ritual of presenting them to the gods.
Cultural notes
As a resting place for Amaterasu and Susanoo, North Omi Palace Guest House is closely tied to the mythology surrounding these two deities. Locals celebrate the Obon Festival here, which honors the spirits of one's ancestors.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built as a place of rest for the Imperial family's hunting dogs during the Heian period.