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玉杉恵比寿尊

Japanese Name玉杉恵比寿尊
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityHikoboshi
Coordinates35.1167875, 135.7719515

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About this Shrine

The Yatagarasu Shrine in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture is dedicated to the mythical raven god Hikoboshi, and its history dates back to the 7th century. The shrine was originally built during the Asuka period (593-710 CE), but it has undergone several reconstructions since then. The current main hall, a traditional Japanese-style structure with a tiled roof, is from the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). Visitors can see a beautiful garden and a unique yurei bridge that crosses over the shrine's stream.

Cultural Significance

Hikoboshi is a legendary spirit believed to traverse the sky on a bridge between the mortal world and the afterlife during the Star Festival (Tanabata). The shrine celebrates this festival with a lantern-hanging ceremony, where visitors write wishes on lanterns and hang them from trees surrounding the shrine.

Enshrined Deities

Hikoboshi

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at sunrise to catch the gentle ripples of the stream reflecting the rising sun.

History

The shrine was originally built during the Asuka period.

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