Omi Shrine

What it is

• Ancient Shinto shrine in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture.
• Founded during the reign of Emperor Sujin.
• Enshrines Omishiruhito-no-mikoto, Kaizumi-no-mikoto, and Nashitomi-no-mikoto.
• Identified as Omi Jinja in the Engishiki Jinmyocho.

What to see

• Shrine crest is Hidari Mitsu Tomoe.
• Four shrines relocated to the grounds during Meiji period.
• Includes Murakusa Jinja, Hachiman Jinja, Dainamochi Jinja, and Sae Jinja.

When to go

• Annual festival is held on April 8th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.