Dan no Sama Shrine, located in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, is one of the oldest and most important Shinto shrines dedicated to Dan no Sama, a deity believed to reside in the sea. According to legend, Dan no Sama was a god who ruled over the Ise Bay region before moving to his current location at the shrine.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Dan no Sama
- Kami enshrined
- Dan no Sama, Higoshio no Kami
- Coordinates
- 35.0366954, 135.7616352
Visitor tip
Visitors can take a ferry ride to the nearby Sanagi Island, where Dan no Sama Shrine has a branch shrine and stunning views of the Nagahama coastline.
Cultural notes
As a major Shinto shrine, Dan no Sama Shrine plays an important role in the local community's spiritual life. The shrine is also famous for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture, which reflect the unique cultural heritage of the region.
Historical note
The shrine's origins date back to the Nara period (710-794 CE), but its current structure is from the Heian period (794-1185 CE).