HASHIHIME SHRINE UJI
Hashihime Shrine, in Uji (Kyoto Prefecture) is closely related to Uji Bridge and 'The Tales of Genji'. Hashihime Shrine is dedicated to guardian angel of bridges Seoritsu-Hime and the god of navigation Sumiyoshi Myohin. There is a historic site within the shrine's garden which is mentioned in 'The Tales of Genji'. The current Hashihime Shrine building was built after the original was destroyed in a flood in 1870.
Hashihime Shrine Address:
Uji District, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture.
HASHIHIME SHRINE UJI MAP
Hashihime Shrine Uji is indicated by the red marker.
For a larger version of this map see: Hashihime Shrine Uji Map
View Hashihime Shrine Uji in Google Maps
Author: Craig Fryer
