Hiyoshi Taisha

Hiyoshi Taisha consists of two main buildings, Higashi-hongu and Nishi-hongu, along with five secondary pavilions at the foot of Mount Hachiojiyama.

Established over 2,100 years ago, the shrine appears in Kojiki chronicles and functions as the principal shrine for 3,800 Hiyoshi, Sanno, and Hie shrines throughout Japan.

The annual Sanno Festival spans one and a half months, featuring seven mikoshi transported across Lake Biwa in a sacred boat during April celebrations.

Visitors can reach the shrine via Keihan Electric Railway to Sakamoto Station, followed by a 10-minute walk, with opening hours from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The shrine features Masaru, a sacred monkey guardian against demons, represented in sculptures on the Romon Gate facing cardinal directions.

Location: Otsu

Architectural style: Hiyoshi-zukuri

Part of: Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi, Twenty-Two Shrines

Website: https://hiyoshitaisha.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.07344,135.86497

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26