Shrine · Kashihara

Kashihara Jingu 橿原神宮

Large shrine at the foot of Mount Unebi dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, built in 1890 on the legendary site of his enthronement.

HoursAround 5:30-18:00 (varies seasonally)

PriceFree

Getting thereKintetsu Kashiharajingu-mae Station, 10 min walk

Time needed30-60 min

Best timeNew Year; autumn

Address934 Kumecho, Kashihara, Nara

Websitekashiharajingu.or.jp

About

Kashihara Jingu enshrines Japan's first emperor at the spot where he is said to have taken the throne. Its main hall was donated from the Kyoto Imperial Palace by Emperor Meiji, and the spacious gravel courtyard is backed by Mount Unebi. It is one of Nara Prefecture's busiest shrines at New Year and a good base for exploring Asuka.

Highlights

Main hall relocated from the Kyoto Imperial Palace
Vast gravel outer courtyard
Forested grounds by Mount Unebi
Fukada Pond with seasonal flowers

Tips

Two minutes on foot from Kintetsu Kashiharajingu-mae Station
Free to enter
New Year crowds exceed one million over three days

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