is a
Shinto shrine
A is a structure whose main purpose is to house ("enshrine") one or more ''kami'', the deities of the Shinto religion.
Overview
Structurally, a Shinto shrine typically comprises several buildings.
The '' honden''Also called (本殿, meani ...
in
Takashima in
Shiga Prefecture,
Japan
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. 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.
See also
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Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines
The was an organizational aspect of the establishment of Japanese State Shinto. This system classified Shinto shrines as either official government shrines or "other" shrines. The official shrines were divided into
#Imperial shrines (''kampeisha ...
References
External links
Official website
Shinto shrines in Shiga Prefecture
Important Cultural Properties of Japan
Kokushi genzaisha
{{Sarutahiko Faith