Aburahi Shrine

2022-10-11

Last time, I visited a wooden building built around 90 years ago, but this time I visited Aburahi Shrine in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. The shrine has much longer history; the building was built in 1493. (over 500 years ago!)

The torii gate of the shrine

The dragon that gives us clean water to wash out impurities and evil spirits

The building

When I arrived at around 9am, I was the only visitor. No one at all and was so quiet. The colors of the building were all faded, but I felt something sacred or dignified.

Dedicated oil because Aburahi (shrine name) means oil and sun

The hall inside

Paintings inside the hall

From the inside

Colored leaves

Common scenery in the neighborhood

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