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祇園さん

Japanese Name祇園さん
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityInari Okami
Typeshinto Shrine
Coordinates34.7210860, 135.8725975

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About this Shrine

Prisen-san Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Omiya, Shiga Prefecture. The shrine is famous for its beautiful garden and traditional architecture, which reflect the tranquil atmosphere of the nearby Lake Biwa. According to legend, the shrine was originally built as a sacred site for rituals dedicated to the goddess Inari Okami, patron deity of rice fields and fertility.

Cultural Significance

Prisen-san Shrine is also famous for its unique tradition of 'tanabata' celebrations, where visitors tie ribbons on a special tree branch with wishes written on them, in hopes of receiving true love. The shrine's main hall is dedicated to Inari Okami, while smaller shrines enshrine other regional kami.

Enshrined Deities

Inari Okami Biwa-tsu-kamushi

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visitors are advised to walk through the garden at sunset, when the setting sun casts a warm glow over the vermilion torii gates and lanterns.

History

The shrine was rebuilt in 1676 during the Edo period, after its original structure was destroyed by an earthquake.

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