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Kashihara Jingu
shrine
Kashihara Jingu
橿原神宮
4.5Est. 90Kashihara, Kansai
Overview
Late-19th-century Shinto shrine & landscaped historic site honoring Japan's 1st emperor.
Built on the site where Japan's mythical first emperor Jimmu is said to have established the nation in 660 BC, this shrine commemorates the very founding of Japan. The 1890 structures, partially constructed from materials from Kyoto Imperial Palace, sit amid vast grounds of gravel courtyards and ancient forests. New Year ceremonies here connect to rituals marking Japan's imperial lineage across millennia.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 橿原神宮
- Nearest station
- Kashihara-Jingumae Station (15 min walk)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
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