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天照御門神社

Japanese Name天照御門神社
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityTenmu-Okami
Coordinates34.7612134, 135.9611023

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About this Shrine

Located in the city of Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Tenmu-Okami no Michi Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Tenmu-Okami, the heavenly kami associated with the sun and imperial ancestry. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with a vermilion torii gate and a square shrine hall. As one of the oldest shrines in the region, it has played an important role in local folklore and mythology.

Cultural Significance

Tenmu-Okami is also revered as a kami associated with agricultural prosperity and good fortune. During the annual Tenmutsukusa Festival in November, locals perform traditional dances and offer prayers to ensure bountiful harvests and good health.

Enshrined Deities

Tenmu-Okami

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To avoid long lines, visit early morning or late evening to watch the shrine's beautiful sunset viewing area, where visitors can admire the vermilion torii gate aglow.

History

Founded during the Nara period (710-794 CE),

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