The page of "Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine" as "Your Destination in Japan" now has been uploaded:
Hiyoshi-Taisha was built before eighth century.
As the location of Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine is an unlucky direction from Imperial Palace in Kyoto,
Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine became a shrine to avert calamities.
The gate tower of West Main Shrine in vermilion color was rebuilt in 1586.
Behind of the gate, the main hall of West Main Shrine is located.
ODA Nobunaga caused the Siege of Mount Hiei to destroy such political power in 1571.
Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine was seriously damaged by the siege.
The main hall was rebuilt in 1586 and is designated as a national treasure of Japan.
Finally, you will arrive at East Main Shrine.
The main hall of East Main Shrine was rebuilt in 1595.
The style of the building is also "Hie Style".
The main hall of East Main Shrine is also a national treasure of Japan.
The area of Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine is huge.
You can feel a solemn atmosphere at Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine.
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英語版のサイトに日吉大社のページをアップデートしました：
京都の鬼門に位置する日吉大社は、鬼門除け、厄除けの神社として敬われ、
延暦寺が建立されるとその守護神とされました。
東西二つの本殿は国宝に指定されています。
今日アップした"Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine" のページへどうぞ：
