Located in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, Himejigahara Shrine is dedicated to the goddess Hime, who is believed to have been a princess of the Yamato royal family. The shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens and traditional Japanese architecture, as well as its association with the legendary sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. Visitors can walk through the serene gardens and pay their respects at the shrine's main hall.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hime
- Kami enshrined
- Hime, Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi
- Coordinates
- 35.016346, 135.744151
Visitor tip
Guests should try a traditional Japanese sweet called 'higashi-dango' available for purchase at the shrine's food stalls.
Cultural notes
Himejigahara Shrine is known for its connections to the Shinto myth of the legendary sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, which is said to have been wielded by the sun goddess Amaterasu. During the spring festival season, visitors can enjoy traditional dances and music performed by the shrine's priests.
Historical note
Established during the Heian period, approximately 920 years ago.