Himuro Jinja
📍 Nara, Nara · 1-4 Kasugano-cho, Nara City
📿 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
An ancient shrine where court nobles once offered sacred ice. What I know is the pure power of ice used to endure summer heat, and the gratitude for nature that lies beneath. This tradition speaks of harmony between divine and human realms.
Benefits
Himuro deity blessingFire protectionGood fortune
