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Serene Omihachiman Shrine Forecourt in Shiga, Japan

Omihachiman Shrine in Shiga, Japan, viewed from a wide gravel forecourt with stone lanterns and lush green trees.

Lanterns in a Traditional Omihachiman Shrine Interior

Ornate lanterns hang over votive plaques in the dim wooden interior of an Omihachiman Japanese shrine.

Stone Steps to Omihachiman Shrine in Shiga, Japan

Stone steps climb to Omihachiman Shrine in Shiga, Japan, flanked by stone lanterns and traditional wooden Shinto buildings in a lush forest.

Straw Purification Ring at Omihachiman Shinto Shrine

Straw purification ring (chinowa) on the stone path at Omihachiman Shinto Shrine courtyard in Shiga, Japan.

Sacred Horse Statue at Omihachiman Shrine Amid Greenery

Sacred horse statue with Shinto rope and paper streamer at Omihachiman Shrine, framed by sunlit green foliage.

Rabbit Roof Ornament on Traditional Omihachiman Tiles

Gray rabbit roof ornament atop weathered Japanese tile in Omihachiman, Shiga, framed by traditional wooden architecture.

Weathered Wood and Plaster Wall in Omihachiman

Weathered wooden planks and white plaster wall detail on a traditional building in Omihachiman, Japan.

Omihachiman Canal and Historic Wooden Townhouses

Omihachiman Canal in Shiga, Japan, with historic wooden townhouses, stone steps, trees, and a small boat reflected in calm water.

Sunlit Historic Street in Omihachiman, Shiga

Sunlit historic street in Omihachiman, Shiga, lined with traditional wooden buildings and tiled roofs under a clear blue sky.