Visit Taga Taisha Shrine, a sacred place where you can feel the ancient history and feel refreshed.

#Spring0yenTrip Taga Taisha, located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, is a shrine that has long been loved as the "guardian deity of Omi" and was founded about 1,300 years ago. The grounds, with their eye-catching large torii gates, are surrounded by nature in all four seasons, making it a place where you can feel at peace no matter what season you visit. In particular, the old trees lining the approach and the majestic main hall are beautiful landscapes that evoke a sense of history, and are popular photo spots. Taga Taisha is a place where locals and tourists come to worship, as it is said to bring various benefits such as business prosperity, traffic safety, and matchmaking. It is said that if you touch the huge sacred tree called "Oki" inside the main hall, your heart will be purified, so be sure to feel its power! The grounds also feature the "Taga Ojin Statue" and the "Taga Taisha Shrine Gate," where you can feel the charm of a shrine that has walked with history. There are also beautiful gardens and teahouses in the surrounding area, making it a perfect place to spend some relaxing time♪ 📍Basic information (check the official website for the latest information) ✴︎Address: 1161 Taga, Taga-cho, Hikone-shi, Shiga ✴︎Access: 10 minutes on foot from JR Taga Taisha-mae Station / 20 minutes by car from Meishin Hikone IC ✴︎Admission: Free to visit (stamps and other items are charged) ✴︎Opening hours: Open all day (varies depending on the shrine facility) Calm your mind and spend a moment of prayer at Taga Taisha, surrounded by a sacred atmosphere♪