Hassho Shrine
📍 Shiga, Otsu · 1316 Ikoji-shitazaichi-cho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Nestled deep within Ikoji, Hassho Shrine enshrines eight kami whose divine blessings have long protected this region. In this remote sanctuary nestled among towering mountains, pilgrims seek purification while contemplating nature's majesty and the presence of the divine. Surrounded by pristine wilderness, this sacred shrine continues to receive the prayers and devotion of all who venture to its peaceful grounds.
Benefits
eight kami blessinghousehold protectioncalamity prevention
