Hiyoshi Shrine
日吉神社
Akita · Noshiro
Hie (Sanno) agriculture
Meishin-taisha
Hiyoshi Taisha
Hiyoshi Taisha
Nijunisha
Tarif
500 yen
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
10 min walk
Horaires
9:00-16:30
Vue d'ensemble
Hiyoshi Taisha sits at the base of Mount Hiei and serves as the head of approximately 3,800 Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sanno shrines across Japan. Its two main halls (Nishi Hongu and Higashi Hongu) are designated National Treasures, featuring the unique 'hiyoshi-zukuri' architectural style found nowhere else. The shrine has deep historical connections with Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei. In the Sanno Shinto tradition, the shrine's deities were syncretized with Buddhist figures, creating a rich spiritual complex. The annual Sanno Festival in April is one of the most spectacular shrine festivals in the Kansai region. Monkeys (saru) are considered divine messengers here, as the word 'saru' also means 'to expel,' connecting to the shrine's role in warding off evil.
Divinites venerees
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primary Deity
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primary Deity
Bienfaits
Reseau de sanctuaires
Hie (Sanno) Head shrine (souhonsha)
A savoir
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Monkeys are the divine messengers of this shrine. The word 'saru' (monkey) is a pun for 'saru' (to expel evil).
Source: tradition
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The shrine's unique 'hiyoshi-zukuri' architectural style is found only at this shrine.
Source: documented
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
35.0706, 135.8694
Physical Address
5-1-1 Sakamoto, Otsu-shi, Shiga
Province historique
Omi
Acces
Sakamoto-Hieizanguchi Station (Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line)
10 min walk
Horaires
9:00-16:30
Meilleure saison
April (Sanno Festival)November (autumn foliage)
Langues etrangeres
English (pamphlet)
Accessibilite
Limited
Site officiel
https://hiyoshitaisha.jp/
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
Head of 3,800 Sanno shrines with two National Treasure halls in a unique architectural style. Sacred monkeys and spectacular autumn colors at the foot of Mount Hiei.
Sanctuaires lies
Hie Shrine
日枝神社
Tokyo · Chiyoda
Hie (Sanno) protection nationale
Hie Shrine (Toyama)
日枝神社
Toyama · Toyama-shi
Hie (Sanno) prosperite commerciale
Toyama Prefectural Hidehiko Shrine
富山県社日枝神社
Toyama · Toyama-shi
Hie (Sanno) prosperite generale
Matsuo Taisha
松尾大社
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Nishikyo-ku
Indépendant brasserie et sake
Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Indépendant Ichinomiya developpement
Questions frequentes
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What is Hiyoshi Taisha?
Hiyoshi Taisha sits at the base of Mount Hiei and serves as the head of approximately 3,800 Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sanno shrines across Japan. Its two main halls (Nishi Hongu and Higashi Hongu) are designated National Treasures, featuring the unique 'hiyoshi-zukuri' architectural style found nowhere else. The shrine has deep historical connections with Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei. In the Sanno Shinto tradition, the shrine's deities were syncretized with Buddhist figures, creating a rich spiritual complex. The annual Sanno Festival in April is one of the most spectacular shrine festivals in the Kansai region. Monkeys (saru) are considered divine messengers here, as the word 'saru' also means 'to expel,' connecting to the shrine's role in warding off evil.
Where is Hiyoshi Taisha located?
Hiyoshi Taisha is located in Otsu-shi, Shiga. The full address is: 5-1-1 Sakamoto, Otsu-shi, Shiga.
What deities are enshrined at Hiyoshi Taisha?
The enshrined deities are: Oyamakui no Kami, Okuninushi no Mikoto.
What blessings can you pray for at Hiyoshi Taisha?
Hiyoshi Taisha is known for: protection directionnelle, rencontre amoureuse, prosperite generale.
How do I get to Hiyoshi Taisha?
The nearest station is Sakamoto-Hieizanguchi Station (Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line). It is about a 10-minute walk from the station.