The first big event for the New Year in Japan is the hatsumode first visit to the shrine.
Rather than waiting for the ball to drop at home, how about trying things in the Japanese style?
In which case...
Here are the very best shrines in Shiga to experience this Japanese custom!
1. Taga Taisha Shrine
Number of Visitors: Approx. 340,000Paying your respects here is said to bring you long life, avoid disasters, and bring you luck in love!
The gods enshrined here, Izanagi and Izanami, are the divine brother and sister who are said to have created the goddess Amaterasu, the islands of Japan, and the other gods.
A spot also remains here with strong connections to feudal warlord Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who often visited Taga Taisha Shrine.
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2. Omi Jingu Shrine
Number of Visitors: Approx. 150,000Next on our list of introductions is Omi Jingu Shrine, also famous for the "Karuta Festival"!
The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Tenji, famous for the Taika Reforms. He is now revered for his connections to time, better fortunes, and industry, culture and academic learning.
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3. Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Number of Visitors: Approx. 100,000Last but not least, we come to Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, the head shrine of approximately 3,800 Sanno shrines throughout Japan.
As one of spiritual gates supposedly used by demons to enter the old city of Kyoto, the god here is devoted to avoiding disasters. Other benefits of paying a visit include luck in love, safety for your household, and success in business.
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