Tarobogu (Aga Shrine)
In Japanese: 太郎坊宮（阿賀神社）
A shrine of victory and good fortune on sacred Mt. Akagami, said to date back about 1,400 years. Near the main hall, a path only 80 cm wide runs between the two halves of the giant Meoto-iwa rock.
Registered Tangible Cultural Properties (main hall and other buildings)
Nearby
- Kyorinbo Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Gokasho Kondo Merchant Village ≈ 15 min by car
- Azuchi Castle Ruins ≈ 20 min by car
- Omihachiman Suigo Boat Tour ≈ 25 min by car
- Hachiman-bori Canal (Omihachiman) ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 20 min walk from Tarobogu-mae Sta. (Ohmi Railway Yokaichi Line)
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Open 24 hours; office 9:00–17:00. About 740 stone steps from the foot to the main hall (about 260 from the upper car park)
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info