Taga-taisha

Taga-taisha is a Shintō shrine in Taga, Japan, built in the Taisha-zukuri architectural style. The wooden structures with dark timber and gold ornamentation spread across a spacious compound crossed by a covered bridge.

The origins reach back to the early centuries, when the site became linked with mythical figures from the ancient records. The garden layout was created during the Momoyama period, and an additional hall was added in the mid-Edo era.

The name derives from the deity Izanagi, worshipped here as a creator god. Visitors today experience religious life through prayers offered at the hall entrances and oracle slips tied to wooden frames beside the main path.

Access is via the Ōmi Railway line to Taga Taisha-mae station, from which the entrance is about a ten-minute walk. The grounds can be explored freely, and most paths are easy to walk.

The Momoyama-period gardens received official recognition as a Place of Scenic Beauty. The Edo-period Shoin hall is under regional protection and displays elements of classical Japanese room design.

Location: Taga

Architectural style: Taisha-zukuri

Website: http://tagataisya.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.38167,136.48611

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:58