Hiyoshi Shrine

The founding date of Hiyoshi Shrine is unknown, but it is said that it was built at its current location in the early Edo period, during the Tensho period (1573-1591), when the adjacent Dainichido was revived. In addition, on September 5, 1741, the first year of Kanbo (1741), Emperor Sakuramachi received the proclamation of Sogen and was given the title of Sanno Daigongen. In commemoration of this honor, a monthly accumulation of one penny per clan member was started, and the shrine was rebuilt and repaired in the fourth year of Meiwa (1767), and a new shrine was built and the first festival was held. This still remains as the Sakaki no Watari (Sakaki Festival), which is the eve of the annual festival (every September). The existing shrine is said to have been rebuilt in the second year of Ansei (1855). The main shrine is said to have been built before that. Sanno Daigongensha was renamed Hiyoshi Shrine due to the separation of Shinto and Buddhist shrines in Meiji 2 (1869), and separated from Migan Jodoji Temple and became independent.

Gates usually open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, the gate may be closed from time to time, so please check the "Notice from the Shrine" on the shrine's website. The handwriting time of the red seal also fluctuates daily, so please check the "Notice from the Shrine" above.