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Yoshihime Shrine

Yoshihime Shrine

A shrine in Shiga — a sacred site of old faith.

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Overview

Yoshihime Shrine is a Shinto shrine enshrined in Konan, Shiga Prefecture. A Shikinaisha with a lineage reaching back to ancient times, it is cherished as a shrine long protected and passed down by the local community.

Highlights

  • Ancient history as a Shikinaisha
  • The shrine name "Yoshihime"
  • A guardian shrine of Konan
  • The calm atmosphere of the precincts

History

It is counted among the Shikinaisha listed in the Engishiki register, and its former shrine rank was that of a village shrine (sonsha). It has a history of having belonged to the ancient Kōka district of Ōmi Province.

Access

The shrine is located in Konan. Please confirm the detailed route and visiting information on a map or through official information.

Best season

The calm precincts can be visited year-round, but spring when the trees bud and autumn colored by foliage are especially recommended.

Map

35.0057, 136.0616 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

  1. 1Pass through the torii into the precincts
  2. 2Worship at the prayer hall
  3. 3Wander leisurely around the grounds
  4. 4Head out to explore the Konan area

Did you know?

💡 A Shikinaisha bearing the name "Yoshihime," it drew local faith as a village shrine in its former rank.

Nearby spots

📍 Azuchi Castle Museum, the "House of Nobunaga"📍 Kawara Museum📍 Borderless Art Museum NO-MA
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