Shinto shrine
Tachiki Jinja
立木神社（たちきじんじゃ）
Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture
A shrine facing the old Tōkaidō road in Kusatsu, enshrining Takemikazuchi no Mikoto. It is described as having long been visited by people praying for protection from misfortune and for traffic safety.
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
Enshrined kami: Takemikazuchi no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, in Jingo Keiun 1 (767) Takemikazuchi no Mikoto journeyed from Kashima riding a white deer, and when he stuck a whip of persimmon wood into the ground here it took root, so the villagers built a shrine and named it Tachiki Jinja. In Enryaku 20 (801) Sakanoue no Tamuramaro is said to have prayed here for safety on his journey, and the two-story gate (rōmon) is said to have been built by Ashikaga Yoshihisa in the Muromachi period.
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)
- 立木神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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