Against the backdrop of Lake Biwa, Against Mountain Twenty-Nine Deities Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the worship of multiple kami. With its rich history and cultural significance, the shrine has been an important center for Shintoism in the region for centuries.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Twenty-Nine Deities
- Kami enshrined
- Otori no Takeru, Inari Okami, Shinmei, Hachiman Ō no Tsukuyomi, Izanagi, Izanagi-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu, Ukanose, Tsukiyomi, Iwamochi, Konohasakuya-hime, Amatsukami Okami, Ama-no-Uzume, Kamuyama, Hokuto Tsukihime, Yatagarasu, Suzu no Mikoto, Tsukiyomi-no-Kami, Taka no Matagi, Isuzu no Okami, Shinmei Ō no Kami, Yasakasa-watanabe, Ōkuninushi Ō-no-Mikoto, Ōtori-no-Tsukuyomi, Otori-fukotsu, Kamuya-hime, Otorizōsa no kami, Hatsuharu, Hokuto Tsukihime, Suzunagi
- Coordinates
- 35.0239207, 135.7847557
Visitor tip
Visitors can explore the shrine's historic torii gate, which has been preserved from the original structure built in the 8th century. Be sure to take a moment to admire the tranquil atmosphere and scenic views of Lake Biwa.
Cultural notes
According to legend, the twenty-nine deities enshrined at the shrine are said to be associated with the natural surroundings and the local inhabitants. The shrine is also famous for its autumnal festival, which features traditional dances, music, and offerings to the kami.
Historical note
The shrine was founded during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) as a major ritual center for the Yamato court.