Aga Shrine, Shinto shrine in Higashiomi, Japan
Aga Shrine sits halfway up Akagami Mountain at about 1,177 feet (359 meters) elevation and features a main hall built in the Gongen-zukuri architectural style with a copper roof and front porch.
The shrine dates back approximately 1,400 years to around 600 AD when Prince Shotoku established it on Mount Aka to enshrine the deity Ame no Oshihomimi, and the main building was rebuilt in 1753.
The shrine is dedicated to Ame no Oshihomimi and has been regarded as a place that grants victory and happiness, attracting athletes, businesspeople, and students seeking success in their endeavors.
Visitors can reach the main shrine by climbing more than 740 steps from the mountain base, with the ascent along the maintained trail taking approximately 25 minutes to complete.
The shrine features a flower ceiling painted in 1983 depicting 94 species of native Japanese flowers, and visitors can create personalized omamori protective charms by selecting designs and writing wishes for about 1,500 yen.
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