[2025 Koka Attraction] Travel Guide for Tamura Shrine (Updated Jun)

#EnjoyJapan I went to Tamura Shrine in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture! This shrine enshrines Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, the Shogun of the Expeditionary Forces of the Barbarians, as its main deity. It is known for the legend that he defeated the demon of Suzuka Pass. It is said to be a shrine that provides protection from evil and road safety. It is also famous for its annual festival for protection from evil. It is held for three days from February 18th. If you are in Shiga Prefecture, why not come and visit the shrine? 📍Address: 469 Kitatsuchiyama, Tsuchiyama-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture 528-0211

#100 Travel Styles Tamura Shrine A Shiga Prefecture's No. 1 festival, visited by 150,000 people over three days! The Great Evil-Removal Festival (Tamura Shrine) is currently being held on 2/17, 18, and 19. Photo taken at Shiga (lower part). Title: Great Evil-Removal Festival Address: 469 Kitatsuchiyama, Shiyama-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga P. Free parking available! The Great Evil-Removal Festival is currently being held! 150,000 people visit over three days every year! There are probably at least 50 stalls!! There's a lot of food, like ramen, takoyaki, crepes, melon bread, steamed oysters, fried chicken, salt-grilled sweetfish, and more! #Tamura Shrine #Shiga #Shiga Tourist Spots #Shiga Toko #Shiga Photography Club #Want to connect with people who like photography

~Tamura Shrine, Shiga Prefecture~ Lantern Festival held from August 3rd to August 5th! ☑️More than 10,000 lanterns will be lit. ☑️The Lantern Festival is a festival to give thanks to the goddess who protects the spirits of one's ancestors! ☑️It is also famous as a summer tradition! ☑️A festival with character shows, Taga Ondo, and Omi Sarugaku while countless lanterns shine in the summer night sky! ◇Period...August 3rd to 5th ◇Lighting time...From 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm during the festival ◇Number of lanterns offered...Approximately 10,000 lanterns ⚠︎Notes on the day During the Lantern Festival from August 3rd to 5th, vehicles will not be allowed to enter the parking lot on the temple grounds after 3:00 pm! Vehicle traffic will be restricted on Ema Street in front of the gate (from Omi Railway Taga Taisha-mae Station to the shrine's torii gate) after 3:00 pm! If you are coming to visit during this period, please use the parking lot along Route 307 (in front of Taga Town Hall). It is expected to be crowded, so we recommend using public transportation! 　 Useful for sightseeing in Shiga! #0yentravel #Shigaprefecture #festival #Shigatourism #Shiga #japanculture #japantemple #japan #japantravel