Oohara Jinja
📍 Nara, Nara · Sakurai-shi, Ota 209
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Hours
9:00–17:00
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
Oohara Jinja is an ancient shrine located in Ota, Sakurai-shi, and has long been cherished as the tutelary kami of this region. As the name Ota suggests, this has been the guardian spirit of land that prospered as fertile agricultural plains since ancient times. It has watched over agriculture and the daily lives of the people, and at seasonal festivals, the parishioners unite their hearts in gratitude to the kami. The simple and warm atmosphere of the shrine grounds brings peace to all who visit, making it a perfect place to pray for daily tranquility and family happiness.
Benefits
family safetyabundant harvestscommunity peacewarding off misfortunegood fortunewish fulfillmentagricultural prosperity