Kashihara Jingu
橿原神宮
A grand shrine enshrining the legendary first emperor, Emperor Jimmu. Backed by Mount Unebi, its broad white-sand plaza in front of the outer worship hall is solemn and majestic.
Kashihara Jingu was founded in 1890 on the site of Kashihara Palace, where Emperor Jimmu was said to have ascended the throne. Its main sanctuary was relocated from the Kenshun-dokoro of the Kyoto Imperial Palace and is an Important Cultural Property. Forest lines both sides of the approach. The wide white-sand plaza in front of the outer worship hall, together with Mount Unebi, creates a dignified scene. It is a popular place for New Year's first visits in the Kansai region. Free to visit, open from sunrise to sunset. About a 10-minute walk from Kashihara-jingu-mae Station on the Kintetsu line. It can be combined with a visit to Asuka Village and Imai-cho.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Fujiwara Palace Site
- Asuka Village & Ishibutai Kofun
- Omiwa Shrine
- Hase-dera (Sakurai)
- Chugu-ji
- Horyu-ji
- Hokki-ji Temple
- Mount Yoshino