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The sacred place of Karuta - Omi Shrine

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This shrine enshrines Emperor Tenchi and is known as a sacred place for karuta. It is surrounded by beautiful vermilion tower gates and lush greenery, allowing you to worship in a quiet and sacred atmosphere.
Omi Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Emperor Tenchi, who carried out the Taika Reforms, and was founded relatively recently in 1940. It is also known as the "Hall of Karuta" because Emperor Tenchi composed the first poem of the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu, and is a sacred place where national competitive karuta tournaments are held.

The shrine grounds are lush with greenery, and the vermilion tower gate in particular creates a beautiful landscape that stands out against the surrounding nature. It is also highly regarded as a modern shrine building and is designated as a registered tangible cultural property.

In addition, the shrine grounds house the Clock and Treasure House, where you can see various antique clocks and documents, in commemoration of Emperor Tenchi's use of a water clock (water clock) for the first time in Japan. It is a place where you can feel history, culture, and tranquility.
[Admission Fee]
Admission to the temple grounds is free. However, admission to the Clock and Treasure Museum is charged (300 yen for adults, 150 yen for elementary and junior high school students).

[Opening Hours]
Admission Hours: 6:00-18:00
Seal Reception/Stamp Reception: 9:00-16:30
Clock and Treasure Museum: 9:30-16:30

[Closed Days]
The temple grounds are open every day.
However, the Clock and Treasure Museum is closed on Mondays, except on national holidays.

[Parking]
Available (free). Can accommodate approximately 200 regular cars, but a parking fee applies during the New Year holidays (December 31st night to January 5th) (1,000 yen for regular cars). The surrounding roads are very congested during the New Year period, so it is recommended to use public transportation.
    Category
    大津｜history｜神社
    Adress
    滋賀県大津市神宮町１−１
    Official Website
    https://oumijingu.org/
    TEL
    077-522-3725

    （Info may be outdated. Check official site or call for updates.）

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