Shinto shrine
Hiyoshi Taisha
日吉大社（ひよしたいしゃ）
Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture
A shrine at the foot of Mt. Hiei that passes down the Hiyoshi, Hie and Sannō faiths. You can follow the eastern and western main shrines and each of the seven Sannō shrines.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Higashi Hongū: Ōyamakui no Kami / Nishi Hongū: Ōnamuchi no Kami, and others
History and things to know
The Higashi Hongū (eastern main shrine) enshrines Ōyamakui no Kami and the Nishi Hongū (western main shrine) enshrines Ōnamuchi no Kami. Tagorihime no Kami is enshrined at Usa-gū and Kukurihime no Kami at Hakusan-gū; Hiyoshi Taisha is made up not of a single shrine but of the whole group of shrine buildings.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 日吉大社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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