This Shiga prefecture shrine is dedicated to the Kami of Protection and Blessings, where devotees can receive blessings and protection from the kami. The shrine is famous for its beautiful garden and traditional Japanese architecture.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 34.8793093, 135.7003436
Visitor tip
Bring a small gift, such as incense or a sweet offering, to leave at the front gate as an act of gratitude.
Cultural notes
The shrine is famous for its unique 'tsuba-zuka' bell-pulling ceremony, where visitors pull the rope on a giant bell to ring it, symbolizing purification and protection. This ceremony is typically performed during New Year's festivities.