Omi Shrine

Omi Jingu or Omi Shrine is a Jingu shinto sanctuary in Otsu, a city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It was developed in 1940 and is committed to Emperor Tenji. It was some time ago a magnificent sanctuary of the principal rank in the Modern arrangement of positioned Shinto Shrines. The altar is situated close Omijingumae Station. A Water Clock Festival, Rokoku-sai, held to pay tribute to the principal water check in Japan introduced at the holy place, happens around June 9– 10, the day when the water clock is thought to have been installed.

The previous day includes a Japanese tea service performed by the Sen Soshitsu, terrific tea ace of the Urasenke, one of the three san-Senke. The place of worship is encompassed by a substantial forest. Its principle door and structures are painted red. The complex is situated close to the Otsu Palace. Omi sanctum structures were developed by a technique for Omi-zukuri, and it is recorded in the Registered Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan.

The hallowed place is devoted to Emperor Tenji 626-671, the 38th sovereign of Japan. Emperor Tenji did the Taika Reforms and meant to finish the change in the capital city, which was situated on the west bank of Lake Biwa. He moved the Japanese capital from Asuka to Otsu in 667. Emperor Tenji additionally managed the foundation of the first rokoku, or Japanese water clock framework, which was introduced in 671.