Kashihara Shrine
Kashihara Shrine (橿原神宮, Kashihara-jingū) was built in 1889 to enshrine Emperor Jimmu, Japan's first emperor. It is said that Jimmu ascended the throne at the spot where the shrine now stands. Despite its relatively recent construction, Kashihara Shrine is an important and very popular shrine. It is located in a preserved forest sanctuary at the base of Mount Unebi, one of the three Yamato mountains.
The shrine grounds are spacious and include pleasant paths through the forest that surrounds the buildings. Emperor Meiji donated two buildings from the Kyoto Imperial Palace to the shrine when it was constructed. One of the two buildings is now used as the shrine's main hall (honden), which can be viewed from the prayer hall (haiden) some distance away.
Getting there and around
Kashihara Shrine is located a couple minutes by rental bicycle or ten minutes by foot from Kashiharajingu-mae Station.
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Hours and Fees
Hours
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Admission
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Links and Resources
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