Shirahige Shrine

About

A serene shrine with a torii gate floating in lake biwa, a peaceful escape near kyoto.

Why go

• Breathtaking in its simplicity: one gate, open water
• A peaceful escape from crowded tourist spots

Must try

• Torii gate standing in lake biwa
• Floating torii gate
• Vermilion torii gate

Pro tips

• Best to visit during the golden hour
• About 5 minutes by taxi from jr omi-takashima station
• Rented a bicycle
• Approx. 1 hour from kyoto by train
• About 1 hour by train from osaka

Good to know

• Please refrain from diving through, touching, or getting too close

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Rating

4.2 / 5 (6138 reviews)

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