[Otsu, Shiga] I went to the holy land of karuta!

I went to the holy land of karuta! Omi Shrine, the holy land of competitive karuta I've read all the volumes of the manga Chihayafuru, of course (The ending was good~I was praying for a happy ending with that one!) I saw the movie and I've always wanted to go to this shrine Emperor Tenchi, who composed the first poem in the Hyakunin Isshu, is enshrined here, and Omi Shrine is considered a holy place It's also the birthplace of the clock system, and there's also the Clock Museum and Treasure Museum (There's a record that Emperor Tenchi installed a water clock called a water clock to tell the time) If you go by car, you'll go all the way to the parking lot at the back (I think it's like entering from the side) I recommend walking along the approach to the shrine The greenery is refreshing The vermilion tower gate that appears there The worship hall and main hall are not vermilion, and the contrast is also lovely Omi Shrine 📍1-1 Jingu-cho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 🚃About 10 minutes from Omi Shrine Station 🚗Free parking available! (Fees apply only during New Year's) Visiting hours: 6:00-18:00 Prayers: 9:30-16:00 Charms, stamps, etc.: 9:00-16:30 Clock Museum and Treasure House: 9:30-16:30 (Entry until 16:15) Visited in October 2023 Please check the latest information before going out ꒰ঌ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈໒꒱ Thank you for reading to the end Like! I'm happy to receive comments ·͜· ꕤ︎︎ Adults can enjoy it too ・Hotels ・Cafes and gourmet ・Tourist spots etc. We provide travel tips that make travel lovers think "I might want to go𓂃◌𓈒𓐍" I'll cry tears of joy if you follow me❤︎ ꒰ঌ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈໒꒱ #Photogenic spot #Omi Shrine #Shiga