Kashihara Shrine 橿原神宮 |
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Outer prayer hall
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Information | |
Type |
Kanpeitaisha Chokusaisha Beppyo jinja |
Dedicated to | Emperor Jimmu |
Founded | April 2nd, 1890 |
Founder(s) | Emperor Meiji |
Reisai | Kigensai (February 11th) |
Address | 934 Kume-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara Prefecture, JAPAN |
Website | www |
Glossary of Shinto |
The Kashihara Shrine (橿原神宮 Kashihara Jingū?) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Kashihara Shrine was built in 1889 at the site of the Kashihara-gū where Japan's first emperor, Emperor Jimmu, is said to have acceded to the throne on 11 February 660 BC.
Coordinates: 34°29′18″N 135°47′11″E / 34.48843°N 135.786453°E