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Value Village ／ Shiga ／ Shrines & Temples
おうみじんぐう Omi Jingu
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It enshrines Emperor Tenji. Because he set up the first water clock in Japan, it is regarded as the shrine of clocks, and a clock museum stands in its grounds. It is also known as the venue for competitive karuta.
| Type | Shrine |
|---|---|
| City / town | Otsu |
| Said to bring | Learning / Good fortune |
| Area in the prefecture | Konan |
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