Asukakawakamisaku Usuatakihimenoshinomori Jinja
📍 Nara, Nara · Ōtaki 348, Kawakami Village, Yoshino District
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
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
Asukakawakamisaku Usuatakihimenoshinomori Jinja is a distinguished ancient shrine enshrined in the beautiful land of Kawakami, dedicated to the goddess Usuatakihimenoshinomori. Revered as a deity who governs the flow of rivers, this shrine has been venerated since ancient times. Situated near the source of pure water, as the name Kawakami indicates, it is believed to bestow the blessings of water and the power of purification. According to tradition, the gentle power of the goddess purifies body and spirit and fulfills pure wishes, making it particularly beloved by female devotees.
Benefits
purification of body and spiritprotection from water accidentsprotection of womenbeauty and appearancepurification prayersfamily harmonyromantic relationships