手水舎

Japanese Name手水舎
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Coordinates34.9486928, 135.7304466

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About this Shrine

Hand-watering shrine, a place where travelers can rest and refresh themselves at the banks of Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The shrine is dedicated to a kami associated with water and fertility, and its architecture reflects the importance of these elements in Shiga Prefecture.

Cultural Significance

This shrine is connected to the mythology of the Oigawa River, which flows into Lake Biwa. The Oigawa River is said to be inhabited by the otokoyama, a type of supernatural mountain spirit believed to have the power to control water and fertility.

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