Yoshida Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated to Okuninushi Okami, the kami enshrined at Yoshida Shrine is known as Okuninushi. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design with multiple wooden structures, including the honden and haiden. The shrine complex also includes several smaller shrines dedicated to other regional deities.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Okuninushi
- Kami enshrined
- Okuninushi, Ookami
- Coordinates
- 35.0243784, 135.7845746
Visitor tip
To appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the soft sunlight highlights the wooden structures.
Cultural notes
In Shiga Prefecture, Okuninushi is often revered as a protector of fishermen and those involved in agriculture. The shrine is also known for its traditional folk dances performed during special festivals.
Historical note
The shrine was originally established during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), but its current structure dates back to the Edo period (1603-1867 CE).