About the facility
Sitting at the foot of Mt. Hiei, Hiyoshi Taisha is the head shrine of some 3,800 Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sanno shrines throughout Japan, and was built about 2,100 years ago in the seventh year of Emperor Sujin's reign. When the imperial palace was moved to Heiankyo, Hiyoshi Taisha became a shrine of prayers to keep evil and disasters at bay in the new capital, and has been regarded by many people as theshrine of protection for the Tendai Buddhism since Dengyo Daishi （priest Saicho）established the Enryakuji Temple in Mt. Hiei.
Special offers of KANSAI RAILWAY PASS
Admission 500 yen → 450 yen (adults only)
Access
- Closest stations
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Sakamoto Station, Keihan Electric Railway
Map and information
Recommended places to visit in SHIGA
Areas you can travel to with KANSAI RAILWAY PASS
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OSAKA
The most popular area in Kansai,
with many vibrant spots. -
KYOTO
Kyoto is the place to visit if you want to enjoy traditional Japan.
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NARA
This is an area with many historic temples and shrines, as well as lots of nature.
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KOBE/HIMEJI
Kobe is a town surrounded by the ocean and mountains, while Himeji boasts Himeji Castle, a world heritage site.
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WAKAYAMA
It is renowned for world-heritage Koyasan.
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SHIGA
Visit Hieizan Enryakuji temple and Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.