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Ono Shrine

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小野神社

Ono Shrine is a historic site dedicated to mochi-making ancestors, featuring ancient burial mounds and cultural properties.

Ono Shrine
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What it is

  • Dedicated to Ametarashihiko Kuni Oshihito no Mikoto.
  • Also enshrines Yone Mochitsuki Taishi Nushi no Mikoto, ancestor of confectionery.
  • Designated a Shikinaisha (Myojin Taisha) in the Heian period.
  • Ranked as a Gosha in 1891.

What to see

  • Main hall, Chumon gate, and shrine office.
  • Ono no Komachi Kuyo-to, a tangible cultural property.
  • Ono Shrine Kofun Group, two circular burial mounds.
  • Ono Takamura Shrine, a National Important Cultural Property.
  • Ono no Michikaze Shrine, a National Important Cultural Property.

When to go

  • Shitogi Festival is held on November 2nd.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

滋賀県大津市小野1961 Open in Google Maps

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