Urita Jinja
📍 Nara, Nara Prefecture Yamato Koriyama Hiyedamachi 319 · Yamato Koriyama
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
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
Urita Jinja, enshrined in the village of Hiyeda, is remarkably connected to Hiyeda no Are, who was involved in the compilation of the Kojiki! It has long been revered as a kami of learning and of the performing arts. Called "Urita," this shrine has become a sacred place for those engaged in learning and artistic expression. Particularly cherished by storytellers and those in the performing arts, it continues to be visited by many modern-day students preparing for exams and those engaged in literary pursuits.
Benefits
Academic achievementLiterary excellenceEnhanced memoryPerforming arts masteryPassing examinationsGranting wisdom
