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Oshioi Shrine

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小汐井神社

Oshioi Shrine, founded in 1705, offers a glimpse into local history and unique sacred trees.

Oshioi Shrine
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What it is

  • Dedicated to the deity Tagorihime-no-Mikoto.
  • Founded in 1705, originally named Nyotai Daigongen.
  • Renamed to Oshioi Shrine in 1878.
  • Ranked as a village shrine in 1876.

What to see

  • Observe the Hidari Mitsu Domoe shrine crest.
  • See several auxiliary shrines on the grounds.
  • View the combined Mochi and Muku sacred tree.

When to go

  • Annual festival is held on May 3.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Kusatsu Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

滋賀県草津市大路二丁目2-33 Open in Google Maps

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