Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine

Information

Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine, also known as Hie-Taisha Shrine, is the main shrine of 3,800 Hiyoshi, Hie and Sanno shrines all around Japan. The shrine is dedicated to the deities believed to protect Mt. Hiei-zan, and therefore it became closely connected with Enryaku-ji Temple. The vermilion-painted main edifices (National Treasure) which stand out against the foliage of the grounds were rebuilt after the Siege of Mount Hiei by Oda Nobunaga in 1571. The Nishi Hongu (West Hall of Worship) Honden main hall was constructed in 1586 with a particular architectural style called "Hie-zukuri".
Displayed in a separate hall are thee Mikoshi portable shrines which were carried into Kyoto by the monks of Mt. Hiei-zan whenever they wished to make demands of the emperor. Since it would have been gross sacrilege to harm the sacred portable shrines, this tactic of taking the shrines hostage proved highly effective. Sanno-sai Festival is the main event of the shrine in which Mikoshi fighting is held on April 13 and Mikoshi procession by boat on April 14.

Opening Hours

9:00 - 16:30

Closed

No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

300 yen (General, Adult)
150 yen (Child)

Access / Public Transport

10 minutes walk from Sakamoto Station on the Keihan Ishiyama Sakamoto Line

Address / Location

5-1-1, Sakamoto, Otsu-shi, Shiga, 520-0113

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Tokyonobo @Tokyonobo - 2019-10-03: Former Cikurin-in #旧竹林院 in Sakamoto #坂本 in Otsu City. Sakamoto used to be prosperous as a temple town for Enryaku… https://t.co/5FkPjiyu7o
Shinya Amano @shinya_amano18 - 2019-07-22: @figeac1 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine⛩⛩⛩⛩⛩ is very popular among French people. I guess Hiyoshi Taisha in Otsu is mu… https://t.co/e1moCa3KHX
Tokyonobo @Tokyonobo - 2019-05-30: Hiyoshi Taisha #日吉大社 is a Shinto shrine located in Sakamoto. The shrine was first recorded in Kojiki, written in th… https://t.co/qQM0TlKw9y
Tokyonobo @Tokyonobo - 2019-05-30: Hiyoshi Taisha #日吉大社 is a Shinto shrine located in Sakamoto. The shrine was first recorded in Kojiki, written in th… https://t.co/qQM0TlKw9y
Tokyonobo @Tokyonobo - 2019-05-29: On the way from Former Cikurin-in #旧竹林院 to a shinto shrine called Hiyoshi Taisha #日吉大社, I found a big pine tree one… https://t.co/jOl9631bvc
Tokyonobo @Tokyonobo - 2019-05-29: On the way from Former Cikurin-in #旧竹林院 to a shinto shrine called Hiyoshi Taisha #日吉大社, I found a big pine tree one… https://t.co/jOl9631bvc
denpa @1denpa - 2019-01-07: After that I got some food at a tiny restaurant called Tochabo near Hiyoshi-taisha shrine. The elderly owner had ta… https://t.co/qkcM5rYhlV
Clinton Godart @ClintonGodart - 2019-01-01: “Hatsumode” at Hiyoshi Taisha shrine in Shiga. A truly beautiful place & inspiring way to start the new year! https://t.co/KFrlSBNF8F
Japan Awaits @JapanAwaits - 2018-12-06: Beautiful 😀
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マリーケ♡ @mizukipanda - 2018-09-22: On our field trip we also made a stop at the Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. So here’s some more pics. I definitely liked th… https://t.co/T6gvptKwFl
mamimoe1 @mamimoe1 - 2018-05-12: Ikuta Shrine in Kobe-city Hyogo is said to be one of the oldest Shinto shrine to line up Izumo Taisha Shrine, Omiwa… https://t.co/tVkPEQPME8
experience_japan @kyo_ninja - 2018-04-27: Getting ready for the #Tsurugi or blade #festival at #Hiyoshi Taisha #Shrine. Keeping the #traditions alive. #Shiga… https://t.co/JWQ11aUAx0
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experience_japan @kyo_ninja - 2018-04-24: The #Emperor’s view, from the Emperor’s #deck at #Hiyoshi #Taisha Shrine. Looking at everyone one from above. What… https://t.co/YYUESw35zq
experience_japan @kyo_ninja - 2017-07-29: A shrine between the #gates of #Hiyoshi #Taisha Shrine. A 20 minute one way walk. #Shiga prefecture #Japan.… https://t.co/WIGei7DgaM
experience_japan @kyo_ninja - 2017-07-12: #Cute little #family of #shrines. For some reason it makes you extremely #happy. #Hiyoshi Taisha #Shrine. #Shiga pr… https://t.co/a2o1jYoau8
The Tea Crane @TheTeaCrane - 2017-07-08: At Hiyoshi Taisha shrine in Shiga, just outside Kyoto. This very inconspicuous tea garden just outside of Sakamoto… https://t.co/ul6k319Y1T
Visit Kyoto & Nara @VisitKyotoNara - 2016-11-08: Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine in Shiga Pref, was founded 2100 years ago. Evening Illumination of 3000 Maples at 5pm-8:30pm… https://t.co/MYVgcDC9Nm
JTB TTIC Yurakucho @jtb_ttic - 2016-07-18: Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. It's located near Biwa lake. Can you find two monkeys in these stamps? #jtb_ttic #goshuin https://t.co/g7xoUyyxn0
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Noël Sorrente @Noel_Sorrente - 2016-03-23: Part of Swiss #Butoh dancer Imre Thormann's performance at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Shiga (#Japan) in summer 2006. https://t.co/94sBX1LHf1