太宰少貳社

Japanese Name太宰少貳社
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Coordinates35.0316163, 135.7349859

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About this Shrine

Located in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Taikūshōtoku-ji is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deities of navigation and shipbuilding. The shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture, with a main hall built during the Heian period (794-1185).

Cultural Significance

The shrine is famous for its connection to the myth of Ōtome no Hime, the goddess of love and poetry, who was said to have inspired the construction of the shrine's main hall.

Enshrined Deities

Yamato-tsu-kuni-no-mikoto Ōtome no Hime

Location

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