Ōsasahara Shrine, National Treasure Shinto shrine in Yasu, Japan
The Ōsasahara Shrine contains multiple buildings, including a central honden for sacred objects and a haiden structure for conducting religious ceremonies and offerings.
The shrine received National Treasure status for preserving traditional architectural elements and religious practices that date back several centuries in Japanese history.
The shrine functions as a center for traditional Shinto ceremonies, with regular gatherings for seasonal festivals and community celebrations throughout the year.
Visitors can participate in shrine activities by following ritual cleansing at the purification trough, offering prayers at the haiden, and obtaining fortune slips.
The shrine incorporates distinctive shimenawa ropes with white paper streamers that mark sacred boundaries between spiritual and ordinary spaces.
Location: Yasu
GPS coordinates: 35.07649,136.06585
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:03
Mikami Shrine
4.6 km
Kinshoku-ji
4.5 km
Namura Jinja
5.8 km
Yukinoyama Kofun
7.3 km
Former Nishikawa Residence
7.2 km
Andrews Memorial Hall
7.2 km
Former Hachiman Post Office
7.3 km
Borderless Art Museum NO-MA
7.3 km
Ryūō-ji
7.1 km
Yasu Library
2.1 km
Kabutoyama Kofun
2.3 km
野洲川大橋
5.5 km
Maruyama Kofun
2.3 km
守山市立河西幼稚園
6.8 km
Otsukayama Kofun
2.2 km
林ノ腰古墳
3.3 km
Toba Kofun
3.1 km
Hachimansha Kofun Group
7.3 km
古冨波山古墳
3.1 km
Tennozan burial mound
2.4 km
越前塚古墳
3.4 km
Kamezuka Kofun
3 km
蓮乗寺
5.2 km
Mount Mikami
3.9 km
Former Nishigawa Clan Residence
7.2 km
大笹原神社本殿
5 m
苗村神社西本殿
5.8 km
御上神社本殿
4.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes