Located in the Koka City of Shiga Prefecture, Kotogahikusyinsha is a small yet historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the water deity and rice spirit Hikonohikomaru no kami. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance as a sacred site for purification rituals during the Edo period, with a distinctive curved roof and traditional torii gate. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which feature several ancient trees believed to hold spiritual significance.
- Denomination
- shinto
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hikonohikomaru no kami
- Kami enshrined
- Hikonohikomaru no kami
- Coordinates
- 34.716775, 135.8993724
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's spiritual energy, visit at dawn or dusk when the sun casts a warm glow on the torii gate.
Cultural notes
As a shrine dedicated to Hikonohikomaru no kami, Kotogahikusyinsha is deeply connected to Shiga Prefecture's agricultural traditions and water management practices. The shrine's purification rituals are said to have been performed by local farmers to ensure bountiful harvests and abundant water resources.
Historical note
Founded in 1667 by Tokugawa Ietsugu, Kotogahikusyinsha has been an important site for purification rituals during the Edo period.