A Stroll in the revered woodsMt. Hiei is associated with Enryakuji temple. Here resides Buddha as well as Shinto Gods. |
With the History of HieiMt. Hiei is a location that has been the scene of many historical events. Mt. Hiei was set on fire by Oda Nobunaga, and on this day Hiyoshi Taisha was also destroyed. However, restoration by Toyotomi Hideyoshi was immediate. Toyotomi Hideyoshi, whose name as a child was Hiyoshimaru, seemed to have considered Hiyoshi Taisha to be special. Another theory about Hideyoshi restoring the shrine is that the monkey is worshipped to be servants to the Gods at Hiyoshi Taisha, and because his nickname was ”monkey” he had a special feeling for the shrine. Although there are many theories, the fact is that Hiyoshi Taisha was an inevitable existence for the people. |
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- Sanno Head Shrine Hiyoshi Taisha
- 5-1-1 Sakamoto Otsu-shi Shiga
- URL http://hiyoshitaisha.jp/