Nagae Jinja

📍 Nara, Katsuragi-shi Nagae 343 · Katsuragi-shi, Nara Prefecture

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

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

Nagae Jinja is an ancient shrine with a long history enshrined in the Katsuragi region. The place name Nagae carries a history extending back to ancient times, and this shrine has walked alongside the local community throughout the long years. The Katsuragi area was one of the important regions in ancient Yamato, known as a place where many powerful clans and culturally distinguished figures flourished. Nagae Jinja has continued to watch over this regional history, supporting the lives and hearts of the local people. Cherished as a shrine rooted deeply in the community, it remains beloved by many.

Benefits

regional protectionhousehold safetyabundant harvestprosperous businesswarding off evilfulfillment of wishes

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