Kashihara Jingu (Kashihara Shrine)

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Kashihara Jingu (Kashihara Shrine)

The historical shrine stands at the land of Japan’s founding, honoring the first emperor, Jinmu.

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In Nihon Shoki, Japan’s first imperial-commissioned history book, Kasihara is noted as the land of Japan’s founding. The coronation of the first emperor, Jinmu, took place in the palace in Kashihara, according to Nihon Shoki. Based on that record, Kashihara Jingu was built to enshrine Emperor Jinmu and his wife Empress Himetataraisuzuhime.

Many halls dot the huge sacred ground nearly 530,000m² on verdant Mt. Unebi. The main hall that enshrines the gods was Naishidokoro Hall relocated from the Old Imperial Palace in Kyoto. This is a national important cultural property along with Bunkaden, a warlord’s mansion, relocated and reconstructed. Kaguraden Hall used to be Shinkaden at Kyoto’s Imperial Palace until the relocation here.

In 2000, to commemorate the 110th year anniversary since enshrining, the Treasure Hall was built. Emperor Meiji’s sword, his wife, Empress Shoken’s mirror, Yokoyama Taikan’s art, and other valuable treasures that have been donated since the beginning are on exhibit.

The sublime approach lined with oak trees, 49,500m²-wide Fukada Pond with a boardwalk, etc. are the best for a peaceful stroll.

Emperor Jinmu had overcome many difficulties for six years from Hyuga Province to Yamato Province (present Nara Prefecture) and built a shrine, thus, visitors come for a blessing of good luck. From the coronation, he reigned for 76 years and lived until 127 years old, thus, a blessing of health and long life. While he was trekking through mountains for Yamato Province, the Sun Goddess is said to have sent Yatagarasu crow to guide him. Lucky charms and fortune paper have the design of this crow, the ayu fish that foretold the victory of Emperor Jinmu, or the golden kite that aided his victory in a war.

Highlights

  • The first emperor of Japan, Jinmu, is enshrined.
  • The main hall is a valuable building relocated from the Old Imperial Palace in Kyoto.
  • The sacred ground is nearly 530,000m² with huge forests and a pond.
  • The blessing of good luck, health and longevity.
  • Lucky charms and fortune paper with the design of the crow, the ayu or the golden kite.

Photos

  • The shrine rests southeast of Mt. Unebi

    The shrine rests southeast of Mt. Unebi

  • Outer hall of worship with Mt. Unebi in the back

    Outer hall of worship with Mt. Unebi in the back

  • The front approach lined with oak trees on either side

    The front approach lined with oak trees on either side

  • Treasure Hall displays many valuables

    Treasure Hall displays many valuables

  • Fukada Pond with a boardwalk reaching the opposite shore

    Fukada Pond with a boardwalk reaching the opposite shore

Reviews

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  • Jessie Cheng

    是祭祀日本第一代神武天皇誕生地的神宮,裡面範圍特大要走好幾個小時,環境特好是塊風水寶地。

  • 黃秀霜

    佔地面積很大,在大自然中建造的神社,而且相當的寧靜,逛起來很舒服!

Details

Name in Japanese
橿原神宮
Postal Code
634-8550
Address
934 Kumecho, Kashihara City, Nara
Telephone
0744-22-3271
Holiday
Open every day
Hours
Vary in different seasons
For prayers etc: from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Treasure Hall: Weekends and Holidays from 9:00am to 4:00pm (Reservation needed on weekdays)
Admission
Free
Treasure Hall: Adults 300 yen, Middle and high schooler 200 yen, elementary children and younger: Free
Directions
From Kintetsu Kashihara Line, Kashiharajingu-mae Station, walk 10 min.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)