Kashihara Shrine 橿原神宮 | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Shinto |
Deity |
Emperor Jimmu Himetataraisuzu-hime |
Festival | Kigensai (February 11th) |
Type |
Kanpeitaisha Chokusaisha Beppyo jinja |
Location | |
Location | 934 Kume-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara Prefecture, Japan |
Geographic coordinates | 34°29′18″N 135°47′11″E / 34.48843°N 135.786453°E |
Architecture | |
Founder | Emperor Meiji |
Date established | April 2nd, 1890 |
Website | |
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The Kashihara Shrine (橿原神宮, Kashihara Jingū) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was built in 2 April 1890 at the site of the Kashihara-gū, which is situated on the southeastern side of Mount Unebi of Yamato Sanzan. Japan's first Emperor, Emperor Jimmu, is said to have acceded to the throne on 11 February 660 BC at the Kashihara-gū.
The Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu is found on the shrine's premises.
Media related to
Kashihara Shrine at Wikimedia Commons
Kashihara Shrine 橿原神宮 | |
---|---|
![]() Outer prayer hall | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Shinto |
Deity |
Emperor Jimmu Himetataraisuzu-hime |
Festival | Kigensai (February 11th) |
Type |
Kanpeitaisha Chokusaisha Beppyo jinja |
Location | |
Location | 934 Kume-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara Prefecture, Japan |
Geographic coordinates | 34°29′18″N 135°47′11″E / 34.48843°N 135.786453°E |
Architecture | |
Founder | Emperor Meiji |
Date established | April 2nd, 1890 |
Website | |
www | |
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The Kashihara Shrine (橿原神宮, Kashihara Jingū) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was built in 2 April 1890 at the site of the Kashihara-gū, which is situated on the southeastern side of Mount Unebi of Yamato Sanzan. Japan's first Emperor, Emperor Jimmu, is said to have acceded to the throne on 11 February 660 BC at the Kashihara-gū.
The Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu is found on the shrine's premises.
Media related to
Kashihara Shrine at Wikimedia Commons