The main shrine is a national treasure, and was constructed in the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573). It is characterized by the detailed and skillful carvings that decorate its exterior, the like of which are rarely seen in shrine construction elsewhere. Furthermore, Yorubeike Pond, located in the grounds on the right hand side, is said to be bottomless, supposedly never drying up regardless of how long the region goes without rain.

From January to February you can see 12,000 early blossoming “Kanzaki Hanana” rape flowers. Once summer comes around, 4,000 square meters are also covered with 12,000 sunflowers.

This luxurious space, also known as the “floating museum,” features three separate halls in which you can, at your leisure, take in the works of three of Japan’s greats; artist Ikuo Hirayama (1930-2009), sculptor Sato Churyo (1912-2011) and ceramics master Kichizaemon Raku.
The museum also holds special exhibitions several times a year, along with workshops for parents and children to enjoy together, museum concerts, and tea parties.

Ono-jinja Shrine is a small soja (shrine enshrining several gods) located at the foot of Mt. Konzesan, but it receives many visitors from both across Japan and overseas. It is a spot with special significance for fans of the Japanese pop group “Arashi,” and offers a popular range of talismans based on the members of the group. The tower gate is also a designated Important Cultural Property. It was constructed in the Kamakura period (1192 to 1333), making it the oldest tower gate in Shiga.