Japan Midokoro
Hiyoshi Tōshō-gū
Hiyoshi Tōshō-gū Photo: 663highland CC BY 2.5 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Shiga Prefecture / Otsu / Hiyoshi Tōshō-gū

Otsu, Shiga Prefecture · Important Cultural Property

Hiyoshi Tōshō-gū

Hiyoshi Tōshō-gū (日吉東照宮) is a Shinto shrine in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It enshrines the first Shōgun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu.

From the Wikipedia article “Hiyoshi Tōshō-gū” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Hiyoshi Tōshō-gū. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationOtsu, Shiga Prefecture
Nearest stationCable Sakamoto Station, 0.1 km (straight line)
TypeImportant Cultural Property
Year1623 (founded)
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 10 more photos (Commons)

We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.

FAQ

What is the nearest station to Hiyoshi Tōshō-gū?
Cable Sakamoto Station. It is 0.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Hiyoshi Tōshō-gū a designated cultural property?
Yes: Important Cultural Property.
When was Hiyoshi Tōshō-gū founded?
In 1623.

Nearby

Cable Sakamoto Station
Cable Sakamoto Station
0.1 km away · Otsu
Former Byakugō-in Garden
Former Byakugō-in Garden
0.3 km away · Otsu
Former Chikurin-in Garden
Former Chikurin-in Garden
0.4 km away · Otsu
Hiyoshi Taisha
Hiyoshi Taisha
0.4 km away · Otsu
Main Shrine, Nishi-hongū, Hiyoshi Taisha
Main Shrine, Nishi-hongū, Hiyoshi Taisha
0.4 km away · Otsu
Main Shrine, Higashi-hongū, Hiyoshi Taisha
Main Shrine, Higashi-hongū, Hiyoshi Taisha
0.6 km away · Otsu

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Cable Sakamoto Station: PekePON (CC BY-SA 3.0), Former Byakugō-in Garden: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Former Chikurin-in Garden: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Hiyoshi Taisha: baggio4ever (CC BY 3.0), Main Shrine, Nishi-hongū, Hiyoshi Taisha: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Main Shrine, Higashi-hongū, Hiyoshi Taisha: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)