A shrine associated with Emperor Tenchi

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For 5 years from 667, Omi Shrine is located on the site of Omi Otsu Shrine, the capital of Japan. As Prince Nakaoe, he was involved in the reform of Taika and enshrined the 38th Emperor Tenchi, who moved his capital from Asuka in Nara to Otsu in Omi, to the enshrined deity. It is one of the 16 imperial festivals in the country, and the imperial envoy, the representative of His Majesty the Emperor, is sent from the palace to the annual festival on April 20.

It was founded in 1940 (Showa 15) and has a short history as a shrine. However, since the relocation of the capital of Otsunomiya led to the development of Omi Province, there has been a strong respect for Emperor Tenchi since ancient times, and during the Meiji period, the movement to create a shrine to enshrine Emperor Tenchi increased among the people of Shiga Prefecture, and in the Showa period, he received the emperor's imperial permission. It was founded with the praise of the people of Shiga Prefecture and other admirers from all over the country. It can be said that it is a venerable shrine that complies with a history of more than 1350 years since the transfer of the capital.

Post by MISTER KURO | Apr 13, 2025