Ōarahiko Shrine

What it is

• Ancient shrine in Shiga Prefecture, Takashima City.
• Enshrines Ōaratawake no Mikoto and Toyokiirihiko no Mikoto.
• Four other deities are also enshrined here.
• Called Kawachi Daimyōjin until early Meiji.

What to see

• The shrine crest is Hira Yotsume.

When to go

• Nanukawa Matsuri is held on May 4th.
• See Yakkofuri and Yabusame at Nanukawa Matsuri.
• Yakkofuri is a Shiga intangible folk cultural property.
• Kentōsai, a summer festival, is in mid-August.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.