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Shiga-in Monseki Temple

It is said that this temple is the relocated Hosho-ji Temple, which was moved from Kitahaku-gaw[...]

Tenson Shrine

Tenson Shrine is also sometimes known as Shinomiya Shrine (“Shrine of the Fourth”) because the [...]

Sekisemimaru Shrine

It is thought that Sekisemimaru Shrine was built to honor both the local Shinto god and the god[...]

Nagara Shrine

Nagara Shrine’s beginnings can be traced back to Emperor Tenji, who enshrined the ancient Shint[...]

Ukimido (Mangetsu-ji Temple)

During the Heian Period, Genshin (Eshin Sozu) built a temple on top of Lake Biwa for the safety[...]

Saikyo-ji Temple

Saikyo-ji Temple was built by Prince Shotoku and restored by Master Shinsei. It is also the hea[...]

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine is the main shrine of the Sanno Festival and has more than 3,800 branch s[...]

Karasaki Shrine

Karasaki Shrine is one of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine’s auxilary shrines. It is an ancient shrine sai[...]

Ono Shrine

Ono Shrine is located in silence amidst a thick forest.The deity enshrined at the shrine is Tag[...]