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瀧樹神社

Japanese Name瀧樹神社
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityTakikawa-kami
Coordinates34.9359706, 136.2612682

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About this Shrine

Takiyoshida Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Mino, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated to Takikawa-kami, a kami believed to have been born from a waterfall, the shrine's architecture reflects its connection to nature and water. The shrine's main hall, designed in traditional Heian-period style, features a prominent roof tile covered with a vermilion lacquer painting of the god Takikawa-kami.

Cultural Significance

As a Shinto shrine located near a waterfall, Takiyoshida Shrine is believed to be associated with purification rituals and water-related festivals. During the spring equinox, locals perform a traditional dance, called 'sai' or 'tatsu,' at the shrine's sacred water fountain.

Enshrined Deities

Takikawa-kami

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To avoid crowds, visit Takiyoshida Shrine at dawn or dusk when the sunlight illuminates the shrine's beautiful garden and vermilion torii gate.

History

The shrine was founded during the Kamakura period, around 1192, by the Mino clan.

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