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Shirahige Jinja

Shiga · Takashima · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 白鬚神社

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WHAT TO DOShirahige Jinja

Known for the torii standing out in Lake Biwa, and called the Itsukushima of Omi. A deity of long life.

WHEREShiga

Kosei · Takashima

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Overview

Known for the torii standing out in Lake Biwa, and called the Itsukushima of Omi. A deity of long life.

About this place

Shirahige Jinja (白鬚神社) is a Shinto shrine in Takashima in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is dedicated to Sarutahiko Okami. It is the head shrine of the Shirahige Shrines around the country. The shrine's annual festivals are on May 3 and September 5–6.

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Key facts

Founded：18 BC (traditional) Lineage：Shirahige Shrine (regarded as the head shrine of all Shirahige shrines in Japan) Blessings：Longevity, Good fortune

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