Tenno Shrine (Otsu)
天皇神社
Ancient Shinto shrine in Otsu, worth visiting for its historic main hall and tranquil grounds.
What it is
- Shinto shrine in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture.
- Founded in 966 as Wani Gozu Tenno-sha.
- Renamed Tenno Shrine in 1876.
What to see
- Main hall built in 1324.
- Main hall is an Important Cultural Property.
- Main hall has a kirizuma-zukuri style cypress bark roof.
- Stone stupas from the Muromachi period are on the grounds.
Getting there
- 10-minute walk southwest from JR Wani Station.
- About 5 minutes from Kosei Road Wani IC.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
滋賀県大津市滋賀県大津市和邇中146 Open in Google Maps
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