Kinryu Jinja

📍 Nara, Nara-shi Noboritaiji-cho 48 · Nara-shi, Nara Prefecture

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9:00–17:00

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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

Kinryu Jinja, enshrined within the grounds of Kofuku-ji, is a small yet spiritually powerful shrine dedicated to the Dragon Deity. Carefully preserved as the protective shrine of Kofuku-ji since ancient times, it is particularly known for its benefits related to rainfall prayers and matters concerning water. The dragon, as a deity governing water and as a symbol of ascent and rising fortune, is also associated with advancement and improvement of one's luck. Located within Nara Park, while visited by many tourists, it is cherished by local residents as their familiar protective deity.