omi jingu shrine
Omi Jingu, also known as Omi Shrine, is a significant Shinto shrine located in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1940, it is dedicated to Emperor Tenji, the 38th emperor of Japan, who is remembered for his influential Taika Reforms and for moving the capital to Ōtsu. The shrine's architecture, characterized by the Omi-zukuri style, is surrounded by a serene forest and features a unique water clock, reflecting the emperor's interest in timekeeping.