The Great Torii at the Entrance
The Tarobogu Aga Shrine First Torii (太郎坊宮阿賀神社一の鳥居) is a stone torii in the myojin style of 1894 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 stone gateway 5.4 metres wide; registration number 25-0438.
A Great Torii at the Entrance
The Tarobogu Aga Shrine First Torii stands facing south at the entrance of the approach beside an old highway. It is a stone torii in the myojin style, its inward-leaning round pillars 0.6 metres across at the base, tied by a beam and topped by curved double lintels (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
From it, the approach runs north towards the mountain where the shrine stands (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Why It Was Registered
The Agency notes that it symbolizes the entrance to the shrine and, as a great torii that colours the view of the approach, is well loved by worshippers, and registered it for its contribution to the historic landscape.
What to Look For
Look for the curved lintels and the view along the approach to the mountain beyond (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 First Torii built?
- In 1894 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- Where is it?
- At the entrance of the approach by an old highway, facing south.
- What form is it?
- A stone myojin-style torii.
- How large is it?
- 5.4 metres wide, with pillars 0.6 metres across at the base.
- When was the Tarobogu Aga Shrine First Torii registered?
- On September 10, 2019 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Tarobogu Aga Shrine First Torii (太郎坊宮阿賀神社一の鳥居) |
|---|---|
| Location | 780-2 Owakicho, Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2019/09/10 (Reiwa 1) |
| Quantity | 1 structure |
| Dimensions | Stone, 5.4 m wide |
| Owner | Aga Shrine |
| Public Access | No official visiting information |
References
- Tarobogu Aga Shrine First Torii (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00012955
Last verified: 2026.10.19
