Shirahige Shrine
215 Ukawa, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
Features of Shirahige Shrine
Enshrined deity: Sarutahiko Okami
Also known as: Itsukushima of Oumi
Shrine building: The large torii gate standing in Lake Biwa is famous.
Shirahige Shrine has long been revered as a deity of longevity and also as a protector of matchmaking and fertility. In particular, the vermilion great torii rising from Lake Biwa captivates many visitors with its beauty.
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