Towering Vermilion Gate and Lush Forest Enclosure
Visitors can experience wearing traditional colorful kimono and explore the Clock Museum displaying ancient timepieces.
Surrounded by tranquil cedar woods in Otsu, Omi Jingu is dedicated to the 7th-century Emperor Tenji, who established Japan's first water clock (Rokoku). World-famous among anime fans as the spiritual holy ground of the Competitive Karuta manga 'Chihayafuru', it hosts the national Meijin and Queen championships.
- Best time
- All year
- Entry
- Freesource
- Parking
- Nearby parking · 1 min walk · Navigate ↗Nearby parking · 3 min walk · Navigate ↗
- Getting there
- Plan the route from your start ↓ · Open in Google Maps ↗
- Official info
- oumijingu.org ↗
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Directions to Omi Jingu Shrine
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When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Suitability
Stroller: Accessible
Nursing room: Not available
Noise level: quiet
Kids: Check terrain, weather and local accessibility before visiting.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Drones: permit required
Nearby places
Within 30 km, closest first.
ShigaMiidera Temple (Onjoji)
A large temple complex at the foot of Mount Hiei in Otsu, known for its bell featured in the Eight Views of Omi and its cherry blossoms.
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A major Zen temple complex with grand gates, gardens and a brick aqueduct beside the eastern hills.
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KyotoKodaiji Temple
Late October–mid December · Garden illumination. Event dates, admission and lighting hours change by year; check the official source before travelling.
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