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Shirahige Shrine
The Shirahige Shrine in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture features a torii gate in Lake Biwa, and has become popular in recent years as a picturesque photo spot with a beautiful sunset. Shirahige Shrine is located north-west of Lake Biwa and was built about 2000 years ago. It is said to will bring a variety of fortunes, such as longevity, marriage, academic achievement and so on. Read all about Shirahige Shrine, said to boast the longest history of all the shrines in the Omi Province.
The name of the shrine, "Shirahige," means “white beard” in English, and true to its name, the god of this shrine is known as a god of longevity. The god also provides divine blessings for all areas of people’s lives and occupations such as marriage, childbearing, good luck, academic achievement, and safe transport both on land and sea. The enshrined deity is Sarutahiko-no-mikoto.
Location
| Name | Shirahige Shrine |
|---|---|
| Web Sites | https://en.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/306 |
| Address | 215 Ukawa, Takashima-shi, Shiga |
| Access | JR Kosei Line Omitakashima Station 13 min. by taxi (car) Immediately after alighting at the "Shirahige-jinja Mae" bus stop |