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Taga-taisha (多賀大社) is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Taga, Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is frequently referred to as O-Taga-san (お多賀さん) by local residents. The gardens of the inner shoin, which date to the Momoyama period are a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty, whereas the mid-Edo period Shoin itself is a Shiga Prefectural Important Cultural Property.

Main kami
IzanagiIzanami ==History==
History
The foundation of Taga Taisha is unknown. It is mentioned in the ancient and chronicles from 712 AD. ==Festivals==
Festivals
• : Most important festival held on April 22. Also known as . • : A festival of planting rice with traditional rites held on June 7. • : A lantern festival held on the night of August 3–5. ==Specialty goods==
Specialty goods
• : A talisman shakushi (Japanese ladle) from the reign of Empress Genshō. Allegedly the origin of the Japanese word otamajakushi. • : A Japanese sweet made of mochi sticky rice sold at souvenir shops around the shrine. Itokiri-mochi was first made to celebrate the Japanese victory over the Mongols. ==Access==
Access
The shrine is about a 20 minute walk from Taga Taisha-mae Station on the Ohmi Railway Taga Line, or about ten minutes by bus from Minami-Hikone Station on the JR West Biwako Line. ==See also==
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