Taga Taisya Shrine

Shrine

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A Shinto shrine located in Taga, Taga Town, Inukami County, Shiga Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to the gods Izanagi-no-Okami and Izanami-no-Okami. Known locally as “O-Taga-san,” the shrine is believed to grant worshippers long life and luck in love. During the Kugatsu Korei-sai festival on September 9, a “Kochi Kochi” sumo competition is held which predicts whether the year’s harvests will be good or poor.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Inukamiguntagachou Taga 604
Area: Koto / Hikone Area
Phone: 0749481101
Hours: 7:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] Free [Okushoin Garden] 300yen
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (Grounds only, not inside the building)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Peaceful Place ,but not must see

Reviewed：2017.07.08

Peaceful,quiet,clean air...You can refresh your mind.Also you can buy some local foods and staffs around this shrine.Many shop are there.
Serene ... way off the beaten track and well worth it!

Reviewed：2017.05.25

The shrine was founded in 660 A.D., and was even mentioned in the Kojiki - the oldest book in Japan. The shrine has a similar style to Ise Grand Shrine or Izumo Taisha, so the colours are very...
Nice surprise

Reviewed：2016.03.20

Excellent historic shrine. Origins date back to the 600s. Small row of red gates behind the main building. Saw some priests doing a ritual while we were there. Nice taiko drum in the main...