Asukaza Jinja

📍 Nara, Takaichi-gun Asuka-mura Asuka 707-1 · Takaichi-gun Asuka-mura, Nara Prefecture

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:30

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

Asukaza Jinja is an ancient shrine of distinguished lineage enshrined in the heart of ancient Asuka. As the name Asuka indicates, this region is known as the sacred birthplace of ancient Japanese culture and has witnessed many historic events. The use of the character "za" (seated) in the shrine's name expresses that the deity is firmly enshrined in this place, and it has long attracted deep reverence as the protective deity of the region. Surrounded by the rich nature and history of Asuka, this shrine evokes in visitors the romance and mystery of ancient times.

Benefits

regional protectionpreservation of historycultural developmentacademic accomplishmentcultivation of love for one's home regionpreservation of traditionspiritual stability

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