Nagara Shrine
長等神社
Nagara Shrine is a historic guardian shrine with rare architecture, worth visiting for its cultural heritage.
What it is
- Guardian shrine of Onjo-ji (Mii-dera) temple.
- Dedicated to Takehayasusano-no-Okami, enshrined in 667.
- Sanno Gongen was enshrined here in 860.
- Moved to its current location in 1054.
What to see
- Main hall features rare five-bay nagare-zukuri style.
- Romon (gate) is a designated cultural property.
- Romon gate was rebuilt in 1904.
When to go
- Annual festival is held on May 5th.
Getting there
- 11-minute walk from Miidera Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
滋賀県大津市三井寺町4-1 Open in Google Maps
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