Tomb of Emperor Seimu

📍 Nara, Nara · 155-5 Sanryocho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture

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Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

The tomb of Emperor Seimu rests in ancient Nara, standing as a guardian of imperial succession and national prosperity through countless ages. The divine spirit of this emperor watches eternally over the peace and flourishing of the realm. I have observed pilgrims from all walks of life come to this sacred place, their hearts touched by the profound blessing of ancient imperial grace. The sunlight falling upon this tomb illuminates a thousand years of history and continues to shine blessings upon the present and future generations.

Benefits

Imperial protectionNational prosperityHistorical weight

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