Located in the Hikone City of Shiga Prefecture, Sagiso Shrine is dedicated to the kami Yamato no Okami and Tamayotsuhime, with a history dating back to the Edo period. The shrine is famous for its autumn foliage and cherry blossoms, which attract many visitors each year.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Yamato no Okami, Tamayotsuhime
- Coordinates
- 35.0702067, 135.872989
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's garden during peak autumn colors (mid-November to mid-December) for a stunning display of koyo
Cultural notes
Sagiso Shrine is associated with the myth of Tamayotsuhime, a legendary princess who was turned into a deer by her husband and died from grief. The shrine's architecture reflects its Edo-period origins, with a torii gate and a traditional Shinto-style main hall.