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Nagara Shrine

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Highlights & Introduction

Nagara Shrine’s beginnings can be traced back to Emperor Tenji, who enshrined the ancient Shinto god Susanoo no Mikoto in a tomb cave on Mt. Nagara in order to protect the city of Otsu-Kyo. In 860, it is said that the Buddhist monk Enchi was made the guardian deity of Enjo-ji Temple. The temple was then moved in 1054 from the top of the mountain to its current location so that the common people could also pray here. The two-story gate was completed in 1905. Its medieval architectural styles can be seen put to use beautifully in all of its details.

Access

Address

4-1 Miiderachō, Otsu, Shiga 520-0034, Japan

By car

10 min from the Kyoto-Higashi Interchange on the Meishin Expressway

By train

・20 min walk from JR Otsu Station
・11 min walk from Keihan Miidera Station

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Access from Kyoto

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From Kyoto Station

Access from nearby airports

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From Itami Airport From Kansai International Airport

Local Information

Basic Information

Business Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Website
Official website
Contact Information

Phone number: 077-522-4411

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