Karasaki Shrine
唐崎神社
A historic lakeside shrine founded in 697, famous for its massive pine tree and inclusion in the Eight Views of Omi.
What it is
- A subordinate shrine of Hiyoshi Taisha dedicated to the deity Wakesukihime no Mikoto.
- Founded in 697 on the western shore of Lake Biwa in Otsu City.
- Historically served as a significant site for the Nanase no Harae purification rituals.
- A designated scenic spot of Shiga Prefecture featured in the Eight Views of Omi.
What to see
- The Karasaki no Matsu, a massive third-generation pine tree standing on the grounds.
- Views of Lake Biwa from the shrine's position on the water's edge.
- Pine trees that served as the origin for those found in Kanazawa's Kenrokuen garden.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Karasaki Shrine Open in Google Maps
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