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Higashihongū (East Head Shrine)
大津市坂本５丁目１−２４
Higashihongū (the Second Shrine) of Hie Taisha (Hie Grand Shrine) enshrines deities such as Kohiei-no-Kami (the Lesser Hiei Deity) and Ōyamatsukara-no-Kami (the Great Mountain-Cracking Deity). It is one of the central shrines of the Sanō (Mountain King) faith.
Enshrined deities
Oyamakui-no-Kami, Kunitokotachi-no-Mikoto
History
Higashihongū (the Second Shrine) of Hie Taisha enshrines Kohiei-no-Kami, Ōyamatsukara-no-Kami, and Kunitsuhikohi-no-Mikoto (the Nation's Eternal Standing Deity), who are the deities of Hachiko-zan (Mount Hachiko) located on the eastern foothills of Mount Hiei. It is said that these deities were originally local land deities, but their status was diminished as Dai-gū (the West Head Shrine) came to be regarded as superior. Originating from the Sanō faith, the shrine possesses a unique character of syncretic Shinto-Buddhist beliefs that developed through various religious influences throughout history.
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What visitors say
The approach path is covered in nature, creating a mysterious space filled with a quiet and dignified atmosphere. The Rōmon (tower gate) and the main hall (honden) have a sense of weight and solidity, with the main hall in particular featuring an elegant and beautiful structure. Compared to the West Head Shrine, there are fewer visitors, allowing for a calm visit, and a clear water channel flows through the shrine grounds.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Thursday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Friday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Saturday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Sunday: 9:00 – 16:30
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