Okabe Harubi Jinja

Okabe Harubi Jinja is a venerable shrine that enshrines the divided spirit of Kasuga Taisha in Nara. The kami of Kasuga is widely known as the deity of scholarship, and in this place too, there has long been deep faith in academic achievement and the bestowal of wisdom. True to its name "Harubi," the precincts become adorned with beautiful flowers with the arrival of spring, and particularly during cherry blossom season, many worshippers visit. Cherished as a kami that watches over the growth of local children, it receives countless visitors seeking blessings for school entrance and examination success. The precincts, situated in a quiet residential area, maintain a serene and sacred space even within the urban environment.