 Most viewed - Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine 日吉大社 |
Hiyoshi Taisha's Nishi Hongu Honden Hall, a National Treasure. It is only one of three buildings in Japan which represent the Hie-zukuri (日吉造り) architectural style. Higashi Hongu and Usagu and the two other shrines in this style.西本宮 525 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha's Higashi Hongu Shrine Honden, a National Treasure. This shrine worships the mountain god (Oyamakui-no-kami) of Mt. Hiei. Built in 1595. 東本宮 本殿 国宝448 views
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Map of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine at the foot of Mt. Hiei. It is a complex of the so-called Seven Sanno Shrines, including two shrines designated as National Treasures. There are also 14 lesser shrines. Most things are within easy walking distance.425 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine at the foot of Mt. Hie in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture is the head shrine for all Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sanno Shrines in Japan (around 2,000). Hiezan Sakamoto Station on the JR Kosei Line and Keihan Line's Sakamoto Station are nearest.415 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha's Sanno Torii rear view.347 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine's boat dock is used during the Sanno Festival when they carry the portable mikoshi shrines on a boat.335 views
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Jizo 早尾地蔵尊324 views
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Torii at night in autumn. Hiyoshi literally means "Good Day" or "Fortunate Day." People pray here to have a good day. Having a good day every day leads to a good life. Taisha means "grand shrine."307 views
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A small admission is charged to enter the shrine. 求法寺303 views
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Sacred Monkey cage on left and Sacred Horse on the right (dummy horse).295 views
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Monkey sculpture on all four corners of the Romon Gate at Nishi Hongu.294 views
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Directly behind the Haiden is the Nishi Hongu Honden Hall288 views
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Secondary shrines in need of repair (donations welcome).275 views
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Sanno Torii has a unique shape. The triangular gable on top represents the integration of Buddhism's Womb Realm and Diamond Realm with Shinto. 山王鳥居272 views
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The gate gives a hint of what's to come.272 views
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About Nishi Hongu Honden Hall272 views
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In the middle is the Haiden for Higashi Hongu.271 views
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Nishi Hongu Haiden Hall270 views
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Kamei Sacred Well270 views
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Portable shrines (called shinyo instead of mikoshi) are placed in the Haiden for the Sanno-sai Festival.269 views
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Sacred Monkey. The monkey is the shrine god's messenger.267 views
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Unlike the other shrines, you can actually go inside this shrine hall.266 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha's tea field, Japan's oldest.264 viewsDuring the latter half of November, Hiyoshi Taisha has 3,000 maple trees lit up at night 5:00 pm–8:30 pm. Even the green leaves look great against the dark sky. Info in Japanese:
http://hiyoshitaisha.jp/event/momiji/
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About the Romon Gate in Japanese.264 views
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Another torii on the Sando road leading to Hiyoshi Taisha. This neighborhood is called Sakamoto which is noted for traditional architecture.263 views
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Omiya Bridge at night in autumn when they light up the leaves.262 views
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It is actually a boat dock on Lake Biwa.262 views
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Inside portable shrine storehouse where retired portable shrines are kept. They are Important Cultural Properties.261 views
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Yomiya-jo260 views
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Near Nishi Hongu is this small river and restaurant.259 views
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Usa-gu Shrine Honden 宇佐宮 本殿259 views
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Shirayama-gu Shrine Honden Hall. Important Cultural Property built in 1598. 白山宮 本殿259 views
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This is a must-see shrine. Very ornate and colorful, similar to Toshogu Shrine in Nikko. Important Cultural Property.258 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha once had as many as 108 shrines, but Oda Nobunaga torched all of it along with Enryakuji temple on Mt. Hiei in the 16th century. The buildings were since rebuilt.257 views
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Jizo statue256 views
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Omiya Bridge happens to be an Important Cultural Property. 大宮橋256 views
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Romon Gate rear256 views
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Romon Gate to Higashi Hongu256 views
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Sacred Rock for the monkey spirit. 猿の霊石256 views
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Nishi Hongu Honden Hall worships the god (Onamuchi-no-kami) protecting the nation. This current structure was built in 1586. 西本宮 本殿255 views
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Torii at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. Two of the shrine's main structures are National Treasures.254 views
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Path to Higashi Hongu Shrine.254 views
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What to pray for at Hiyoshi Taisha.253 views
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Shirayama-gu Shrine Haiden252 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha's Romon Gate at Nishi Hongu Shrine is an Important Cultural Property. 楼門251 views
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Portable shrine storehouse251 views
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About Toshogu Shrine in Japanese.249 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha's waterfront torii as seen from the lake.248 views
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Usa-gu Shrine is also in the Hie-zukuri style, but smaller than Nishi Hongu. Important Cultural Property built in 1598.247 views
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Inside looks like brand new.246 views
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Rear of Higashi Hongu Honden Hall. You can see that the veranda in the center is slightly elevated. This makes it different from Nishi Hongu.244 views
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Next to Nishi Hongu is Usa-gu Shrine.244 views
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Entering Nishi Hongu Shrine.243 views
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The first torii you see when you enter the sprawling shrine grounds. Hiyoshi Taisha worships the mountain god of Mt. Hiei and the god protecting the nation. MAP242 views
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The Gongen-zukuri architectural style is employed. This shrine was the inspiration for the more famous Toshogu Shrine in Nikko (Tochigi) and Kunozan Shrine in Nihondaira, Shizuoka.242 views
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Way to Shirayama-gu Shrine.242 views
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The shrine also has a torii gate on the lake shore, next to Sakamoto Castle.239 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha's Toshogu Shrine is a lesser shrine (massha 末社), a short walk from the main area of Hiyoshi Taisha.239 views
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Path to Mt. Hachioji where there are two more shrines.238 views
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Ninomiya Bridge leading to Higashi Hongu Shrine. 二宮橋237 views
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Sanno Torii lit up in autumn at night in Nov. 山王鳥居237 views
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Way to Hiyoshi Toshogu, in the same direction as the Hieizan cable car.235 views
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Nishi Hongu is also lit up at night during autumn.235 views
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Kep walking straight and you will come to this Romon Gate at Nishi Hongu Shrine. 楼門233 views
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Right side of Higashi Hongu Honden. The front looks almost identical to Nishi Hongu.227 views
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Approaching Sanno Torii224 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha's waterfront torii as seen from the lake.223 views
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About the Higashi Hongu in Japanese.222 views
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Thatched roof of Higashi Hongu.212 views
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