Shirahige-jinja Shrine

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A Shinto shrine situated along the Nishi-Oumi Highway in Ukawa, Takashima City. Dedicated to Sarutahiko-no-mikoto, the shrine is said to grant worshippers long life. Because of the shrine’s large torii gate standing in the waters of Lake Biwa, the shrine is also known as the “Itsukushima of Omi.”

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Takashimashi Ukawa 215 Map
Area: Kosei / Takashima Area
Phone: 0740361555
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
Note: *Currently, crossing the Jinja-mae National Highway is prohibited. We recommend taking photos from the observatory.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Itineraries about this spot

11 days: Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Yamanashi, Aichi, Kyoto, Shiga, Hyogo, Osaka

11 day(s)

Review

Easy walk to the shrine from Omi-Takashima Station

Reviewed : 2020.03.02

It is an easy flat walk from Omi-Takashima Station to the shrine with lots to see along the way - Omizo Castle ruins, Otomegaike Pond, rice fields and the 48 buddhas. We took lunch and picnicked at...
The view is everything

Reviewed : 2019.04.29

The arch in the water is certainly the landmark that steals the show. Most visitors here take photos at and with the arch which leaves the actual shrine quieter.
A historical temple

Reviewed : 2019.04.17

A historical temple that should be visited on a sunny day. Its slippery on the walkway uphill to the various architecture.