Torii at Umamioka Watamuki Shrine in Hino, Shiga Pref.186 views
Hino's most prominent shrine is best known for the Hino Matsuri festival on May 2-3. The shrine was originally atop Mt. Watamuki, Hino's tallest mountain. It was moved to its present location in 796.49 views
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Painted (and fading) wooden tablets48 views
Toward the exit47 views
Shakunage or rhododendron45 views
The shrine also holds the Hino Matsuri on May 2-3.44 views
Mikoshi portable shrine44 views
Stone bridge43 views
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Rear view43 views
Painted (and fading) wooden tablet43 views
Later the shrine became Lord Gamou's family shrine and it was revered by Hino merchants during the Edo Period. This is the Shrine grounds. Map42 views