八坂神社

Japanese Name八坂神社
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityMt. Hieizan's kami
Coordinates34.9718209, 136.1716513

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About this Shrine

Located in the city of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Eighteen Staircase Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Mt. Hieizan, believed to be the spirit of a local legend about a woman who died under an eighteen-step stairway at the mountain's base. The shrine's main hall and main torii gate are notable examples of Edo-period architecture. During the annual Spring Equinox Festival, locals visit the shrine to pray for good fortune and health.

Cultural Significance

Eighteen Staircase Shrine is said to be connected to the mythology of Mt. Hieizan, where several regional kami are enshrined, including those associated with fertility, prosperity, and protection.

Enshrined Deities

Mt. Hieizan's kami

Location

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