Overview
Omi Jingu is a Shinto shrine in Jingu-cho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated to Emperor Tenji and founded in 1940, it is a comparatively young shrine, yet it holds the dignity of a former kanpei taisha and is known as an imperial ritual shrine (chokusaisha). Its precincts house a Clock Museum and Treasure House, making it a shrine deeply connected to the culture of timekeeping.
Highlights
- ●The shrine buildings dedicated to Emperor Tenji
- ●Architecture designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property
- ●The Clock Museum and Treasure House
- ●Its dignity as an imperial ritual shrine
History
Omi Jingu was founded on November 7, 1940, dedicated to Emperor Tenji. Formerly ranked as a kanpei taisha (imperial shrine of the first rank), it is today a beppyo shrine of the Association of Shinto Shrines and an imperial ritual shrine. Its shrine buildings are listed as Registered Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan.
Access
The shrine stands in Jingu-cho, Otsu City, located near Omijingumae Station. Set in Otsu close to Lake Biwa, it is easy to reach. Please check maps and official information for detailed routes.
Best season
Early summer, when fresh greenery sets off the shrine buildings, and autumn, colored by red leaves, are the finest times to visit. To take in the solemn atmosphere, a morning visit is recommended.
Map
35.0324, 135.8513 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the approach from Omijingumae Station
- 2Pay respects at the tower gate and shrine buildings
- 3Tour the Clock Museum and Treasure House
- 4Stroll along Otsu and the shores of Lake Biwa as well
Did you know?
💡 The Clock Museum and Treasure House in the precincts preserves materials related to time, keeping alive a culture of timekeeping linked to the enshrined Emperor Tenji.
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