Ogoto Shrine
雄琴神社 (大津市)
Ogoto Shrine, founded in 808, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese shrine architecture and history.
What it is
- Founded in 808 on Ogoto mountain.
- Dedicated to the spirit of Ooikami Imaosukune-no-mikoto.
- Imaosukune-no-mikoto was an ancestor of the Ozuki clan.
- Rebuilt in 1674 after being burned down.
What to see
- The main hall is in 'ikken-sha nagare-zukuri' style.
- The worship hall is in 'irimoya-zukuri' style.
- The shrine's crest is 'Dakimyoga'.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
滋賀県大津市雄琴2丁目10-1 Open in Google Maps
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