Hiyoshi Taisha

日吉大社
shrine in Ōtsu
#3 in Ōtsu / #355 in Japan
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by KENPEI
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Hiyoshi Taisha, located in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, is a significant Shinto shrine complex known for its historical and cultural importance. It serves as the head shrine of approximately 3,800 Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sanno shrines across the country. The shrine is dedicated to Ōyamakui-no-kami, a deity associated with Mount Hiei, which lies nearby. Renowned for its stunning architecture, including the distinctively designed Honden (main hall), Hiyoshi Taisha is also famous for its beautiful gardens and the annual Sanno Matsuri, one of the oldest festivals in Japan.


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