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

Tweets

Japan Consulate Miami @JapanCons_Miami - 2020-09-18: Hiyoshi Taisha Sanno Festival
Spanning six weeks of celebrations, this festival is centered around the Hiyoshi Tais… https://t.co/b4iUXLSOUf
RobKendrew @rob_kendrew - 2020-08-23: @MarkBuckton1970 Indeed it was!👍 Steeped in history, and overlooked somewhat. So many great places like Midera Tem… https://t.co/xGJXtgGYjH
Asian History @asianhistory - 2020-07-04: Walking Around Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine（Shiga, Japan）
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Hiyoshi Shrine is located in Otsu, Shiga, and is well k… https://t.co/JQrVU0oxa2
Kô Nasu @KoNasu1016 - 2020-06-29: It is a magnificent view of Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine. I want to visit the place!! https://t.co/lrbvH0pVjT
Shiga Headlines @ShigaHeadlines - 2020-06-06: In Otsu, Enryakuji Temple reopened on May 24 along with Sakamoto Cable Car to Mt. Hiei. Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Saik… https://t.co/ru5xEwRpHP
Tokyonobo @Tokyonobo - 2020-04-23: The first two photos are Hiyoshi Taisha, a Shinto shrine located in Sakamoto. The shrine was first recorded in Koji… https://t.co/sKgWATD5oQ
Shiga Headlines @ShigaHeadlines - 2020-04-08: Sanno-sai Festival held by Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Otsu in mid-April has largely been canceled this year. Taga Tai… https://t.co/HbLJ0LtQGi
ふじむらてるみ @terumifujimura - 2020-04-01: https://t.co/iZvnK174pK

hiyoshi-taisha shrine, no chigi. remains syncretism of shinto and buddism. one of the japanese treasure.
2020インターナショナル小倉百人一首かるたフェスティバル @karutafes2020 - 2020-03-19: <Sakamoto Region>

Hieizan Enryakuji Temple, which is linked to Hyakunin-isshu,
Saikyo-ji Temple, which is connecte… https://t.co/lJTOOCrSYS
Taiken Japan @TaikenJapan - 2020-02-06: Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. One of Japan's largest shrines deep in the mountains of Kyoto waiting to be explored by trav… https://t.co/TIMCGkg76Q
Sagely Sea @SagelySea - 2020-01-02: My new year's day tradition involves hatsumode at Hiyoshi taisha, watching Tenimyu, and going to Ishikiri shrine to… https://t.co/znqi1rXzSM
Sagely Sea @SagelySea - 2020-01-02: My new year's day tradition involves hatsumode at Hiyoshi taisha, watching Tenimyu, and going to Ishikiri shrine to… https://t.co/znqi1rXzSM
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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Hiyoshi taisha Shrine (日吉大社) is located at the foot of Mt. Hiei. It… https://t.co/bnxlaKSelr
Icchan @Icchan54611349 - 2018-11-18: @Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. https://t.co/iwAVmdInYD
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
experience_japan @kyo_ninja - 2018-04-25: One of the best #angles to take a photo of #Hiyoshi #Taisha #Shrine. #Perfection. #Shiga, #Japan #Kyoto #explore… https://t.co/94qxr2zEgl
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