多賀大社

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概要

多賀大社は滋賀県多賀町にある由緒ある神社で、延命長寿・縁結び・厄除けの信仰を集めます。『古事記』『日本書紀』にも見え、四季の祭礼と静かな境内が魅力です。

古代有名な祭り健康長寿歴史的縁結び神社

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The shrine attracts 1.7 million visitors annually, making it the largest shrine in Shiga Prefecture. During the August Lantern Festival, over 10,000 lanterns illuminate the grounds from 7pm to 9:30pm.

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The shrine's wooden ladle talisman (Otaga-shakushi) from the 8th century is allegedly the origin of the Japanese word 'otamajakushi' (tadpole), which literally means 'honorable ladle'.