Overview
Kōsaka Shrine stands in Higashi-Kōsaka, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. Also known as 'Kōsaka Tanomiya,' it is a shrine of old lineage identified with a kokushi-genzaisha (a shrine named in the ancient national histories). Its main hall is built in the nagare-zukuri style, and the shrine sits quietly amid a rural setting.
Highlights
- ●The main hall built in the nagare-zukuri style
- ●Old lineage also known as 'Kōsaka Tanomiya'
- ●Historical identification as a kokushi-genzaisha
- ●The quiet sacred grove in Higashi-Kōsaka, Nagahama
History
Kōsaka Shrine is a historic shrine identified with a kokushi-genzaisha, a shrine that appears in the ancient national histories. Under the former ranking system it held the status of prefectural shrine (kensha), and its main hall is built in the nagare-zukuri style typical of Japanese shrine architecture.
Access
Kōsaka Shrine is located in Higashi-Kōsaka, Nagahama City. It lies on the outskirts away from central Nagahama; please check maps and official information for specific routes and parking.
Best season
Spring to early summer, when the greenery of the grounds is vivid, and autumn, when you can visit in crisp air, are recommended. A quiet morning is ideal for savoring the peaceful atmosphere of the shrine.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Pass through the torii gate and walk the approach path
- 2Pay your respects at the nagare-zukuri main hall
- 3Take in the grove and the tranquil atmosphere of the grounds
- 4Combine your visit with historic sites and shrines in central Nagahama
Did you know?
💡 Kōsaka Shrine also bears the alternate name 'Kōsaka Tanomiya' and is identified with a kokushi-genzaisha, a shrine whose name appears in Japan's ancient national histories. It once held the rank of prefectural shrine.
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