Nogita Shrine

What it is

• A shrine in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture.
• Dedicated to Homudawake no Mikoto and Amazukuri Hime no Mikoto.
• A candidate for the Nogita Shrine in Engishiki Jinmyocho.
• Protected by Abe Awaji no Kami, a vassal of the Azai clan.

What to see

• The current shrine building, constructed in 1797.
• The crest is Hidari Mitsu Tomoe.
• A subordinate shrine called Shinmei-sha.

When to go

• Annual festival is held on September 13th.
• Okonai festival is held on February 8th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.