Shirahige Shrine
In Japanese: 白鬚神社
A shrine on the west shore of Lake Biwa with a large vermilion torii standing in the water, called the 'Itsukushima of Omi'.
Important Cultural Property (main hall)
Nearby
- Okishima Island ≈ 25 min by car
- Biwako Terrace (Biwako Valley) ≈ 35 min by car
- Omihachiman Suigo Boat Tour ≈ 40 min by car
- Hachiman-bori Canal (Omihachiman) ≈ 40 min by car
- Azuchi Castle Ruins ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 5 min by car from JR Omi-Takashima Sta. (about 2 km)
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Do not cross the national road to photograph the torii; use the viewing deck by the shrine office
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info