A Torii Before the Cleft in the Rock
The Tarobogu Aga Shrine Copper Torii (太郎坊宮阿賀神社銅鳥居) is a Hachiman-style torii clad in copper of 1957 in Owakicho, Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) on September 10, 2019 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a timber gateway 1.8 metres wide; registration number 25-0434.
Before the Cleft in the Rock
The Tarobogu Aga Shrine Copper Torii stands north of the worship hall, facing east before the cleft in the rock peak that leads to the main hall (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
It is of timber in the Hachiman style, with round pillars, a tie beam and straight double lintels, clad entirely in copper (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Why It Was Registered
The Agency notes that it marks the entrance to the sacred area and stands out as a symbol of the ancient worship of sacred rocks, and registered it for its contribution to the historic landscape.
What to Look For
Look for its place before the cleft in the rock and its copper cladding (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
It is owned by Aga Shrine (Agency for Cultural Affairs). No official information on visiting hours or access was found. The shrine precinct as a whole is covered on the Tarobogu Aga Shrine group page.
Q&A
- When was the Copper Torii built?
- In 1957 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- Where is it?
- North of the worship hall, before the cleft in the rock that leads to the main hall.
- What form is it?
- A Hachiman-style torii with straight lintels, clad entirely in copper.
- What does it symbolize?
- The heart of the ancient worship of sacred rocks.
- When was the Tarobogu Aga Shrine Copper Torii registered?
- On September 10, 2019 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Tarobogu Aga Shrine Copper Torii (太郎坊宮阿賀神社銅鳥居) |
|---|---|
| Location | 2247 Owakicho, Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2019/09/10 (Reiwa 1) |
| Quantity | 1 structure |
| Dimensions | Timber, 1.8 m wide |
| Owner | Aga Shrine |
| Public Access | No official visiting information |
References
- Tarobogu Aga Shrine Copper Torii (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00012951
Last verified: 2026.10.19
