One Language Main Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shiga Prefecture dedicated to the god of the sea and fertility, based on its name 'one word main god'. Its architecture reflects the Heian period with a rectangular altar and a curved roof. The shrine attracts visitors seeking good luck, prosperity, and safe passage for boats.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ooishi
- Kami enshrined
- Ooishi
- Coordinates
- 34.7215112, 135.7233326
Visitor tip
Try a sweet rice ball called 'senbei' offered by the shrine's vendors as a good luck charm before entering the shrine.
Cultural notes
This shrine is closely associated with the myth of the sun goddess Amaterasu, and its name may be linked to her power. The shrine's proximity to Lake Biwa, a sacred lake in Shinto mythology, further emphasizes its connection to nature and water.
Historical note
The shrine was founded during the Edo period.