Okura Jinja

Okura Jinja stands in the ancient and pleasant countryside of Asuka, a shrine of considerable renown that has walked alongside the history of this region. Situated in Asuka Village, the center of ancient Japan, it has long served as a spiritual support for the people of the area. Continuing from the Asuka Period, this shrine is a precious existence that conveys the breath of ancient times. Surrounded by burial mounds and archaeological sites, it is a special place where one can feel the romance of history. As the tutelary deity of the locals, it has continued to protect this land through generations.