Shitomi Jinja
📍 Nara, Nara · Shitomi 1-chome 5-1, Kashiba-shi
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Shitomi Jinja is an ancient shrine enshrined in Shitomi, Kashiba-shi. This area has been the center of people's lives since ancient times, and has been treasured as the clan deity protecting the region. The sacred grounds are enveloped in silence, supported by the deep faith of local people. In modern times, seasonal festivals and annual observances are conducted carefully, and the shrine is cherished as an important place deepening community bonds. This is a shrine with a warm atmosphere that brings peace to worshippers' hearts.
Benefits
family well-beingregional peaceabundant harvestswarding off calamitiesfulfillment of wishestraffic safety
