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Tachiki Shrine

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Tachiki Shrine, founded in 767, offers historical architecture and a sacred tree.

Tachiki Shrine
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What it is

  • Ancient Shinto shrine in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture.
  • Founded in 767.
  • Dedicated to the deity Takemikazuchi no Mikoto.
  • Site of imperial prayers for rain in 777.

What to see

  • Shinmon gate, donated in 1487.
  • Main hall is a Sanma-sha nagare-zukuri style building.
  • Stone signpost from 1680.
  • Quercus salicina tree is a designated natural monument.

When to go

  • Annual festival is held on May 3rd.

Getting there

  • 15-minute walk from Kusatsu Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

滋賀県草津市草津4丁目1-3 Open in Google Maps

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