Shirahige Shrine

#116 among destinations in Japan

Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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Shirahige Jinja 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. ()

Local name: 白鬚神社 Established: 5 B.C.E.Coordinates: 35°16'29"N, 136°0'40"E

Location

215 UkawaTakashima 520-1122 ShigaJapan

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+81 740-36-1555

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Shirahige Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Biwa.

3.6 miN
Lake
Lake Biwa
93 min walk • Lake Biwa is the largest freshwater lake in Japan, located entirely within Shiga Prefecture, northeast of the former capital city of Kyoto. Lake Biwa is an ancient lake, over 4 million years old. It is estimated to be the 13th oldest lake in the world.

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When is Shirahige Shrine open?

Shirahige Shrine is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm