The beautiful and often mystical sight of the torii gate of Shirahige Shrine in #Shiga. ⛩️

The oldest in the Omi region, Shirahige Shrine boasts a 2,000 year history. The giant vermilion-lacquered torii gate stands in Lake Biwa and is called "Itsukushima in Omi" due to its beautiful scenery. ⛩️

The name of the shrine, "Shirahige," means “white beard” in English, and true to its name, the god of this shrine is known as a god of longevity. From my understanding, the god also provides divine blessings for all areas of people’s lives and jobs such as marriage, childbearing, good luck, academic achievement, and safe transport both on land and sea. The enshrined deity is "Sarutahiko-no-mikoto".

The scenery is wonderful during the daytime, but there’s nothing quite like the spectacular scene of the sun setting over Lake Biwa. 🌅

Highly recommend this place for couples and families alike. 💞

You can enjoy the night illuminations of the gates on Saturday and Sunday, around 2 hours after sunset. ✨

Please check the following official link given below via the page.

https://en.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/306

Address :

215 Ukawa, Takashima-shi, Shiga

Access :

JR Kosei Line Omitakashima Station 13 min. by taxi (car)

Immediately after alighting at the "Shirahige-jinja Mae" bus stop

Business Hours :

9:00～17:00

Inquiries :

Biwako Visitors Bureau (emailnews@biwako-visitors.jp)

General narrative by :© zaidisky.blogspot.com

Photos courtesy of :

© ana.co.jp (1st photo).

© jw-webmagazine.com (2nd photo). 

© japantravel.com (3rd photo). 

© ana.co.jp (4th photo).