Omi Jingu Shrine
In Japanese: 近江神宮
A shrine to Emperor Tenji on the site of his 7th-century capital, Omi Otsu-no-miya. Known as the home of competitive karuta and for its clock museum, as the emperor started Japan’s first time signal with a water clock.
Registered Tangible Cultural Properties (shrine buildings)
Nearby
- Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji) ≈ 15 min by car
- Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple ≈ 20 min by car
- Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine ≈ 20 min by car
- Sakamoto Temple Town ≈ 20 min by car
- Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 9 min walk from Omi-jingu-mae Sta. (Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line); 20 min from JR Otsukyo Sta.
- Fee
- Grounds free; Clock Museum ¥300 (children ¥150)
- Good to know
- Grounds 6:00–18:00. Clock Museum 9:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00), closed Mondays except holidays
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info