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Shirahige-jinja Shrine Lake Torii Gate Illuminations
- Takashima Area
- Fall
- Winter
The large, vermilion‐lacquered Torii gate in the middle of Lake Biwa is like the symbol of Shirahige-jinja Shrine, and has been a draw for visitors for many years. The gate is also illuminated after the sun sets.
| Date | September 5 Every Year (1) September 5 (from sunset until around 10pm) (2) Saturday and Sunday (around 2 hours after sunset) (3) New Year's Eve (until dawn) (4) January 1 - January 5 (from sunset until around 9pm) |
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| Place | Shirahige-jinja Shrine |
| Access | Public transportation JR Kosei Line Omitakashima Station 13 min. by taxi (car) Immediately after alighting at "Shirahige-jinja Shrine Mae" |
| Website | http://www.takashima-kanko.jp/spot/takashima/419.html |
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