Kashihara Jingu Shrine
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Nara
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 1-1.5 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 06:00-17:00 · Grounds open at 06:00 daily, closing at 18:00 Apr-Sep and 17:00-17:30 Oct-Mar; treasure hall 09:00-16:00
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free to visit the grounds · Treasure hall JPY 300 adults, JPY 200 students; shrine car park JPY 500 per visit
- Address
- 934 Kume-cho, Kashihara, Nara 634-8550, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.4870, 135.7850
Introduction
Kashihara Jingu stands at the south-eastern foot of Mt Unebi, founded in 1890 to honour the accession of Emperor Jimmu on the very site the Nihon Shoki names as the Kashihara Palace. It enshrines Jimmu and his empress Himetataraisuzuhime, and its vermilion halls and broad gravel approaches sit inside a sacred grove that feels far emptier and quieter than the temples around Nara Park. What holds the attention is not the age of the buildings but the way the foundation legend turns into objects: the three-legged Yatagarasu crow that guided Jimmu east appears on amulets and fortune slips, alongside the golden kite and the catfish. A loop of Fukada Pond to the north frames all three Yamato mountains, Unebi, Amanokagu and Miminashi. The 11 February Kigen-sai is the year's grandest rite, with weeping plums in late February and the outer garden's maples in November. The treasure hall, built in 2000 for the 110th anniversary of the enshrinement, holds a sword offered by Emperor Meiji and a mirror from Empress Shoken, and charges JPY 300. The grounds are free, ten minutes on foot through the approach from Kintetsu Kashihara-jingumae, and pair naturally with Asuka-dera, Oka-dera and Ishibutai on a full day in southern Nara.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 06:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 06:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 06:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00-17:00 |
Grounds open at 06:00 daily, closing at 18:00 Apr-Sep and 17:00-17:30 Oct-Mar; treasure hall 09:00-16:00
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free to visit the grounds |
|---|
Treasure hall JPY 300 adults, JPY 200 students; shrine car park JPY 500 per visit
Transportation
10 min from Kintetsu Kashihara-jingumae
Limited express from Osaka-Abenobashi or Kyoto
10 min from Kashihara-Kita IC; controls at New Year
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Kashihara Jingu Shrine?
Monday: 06:00-17:00; Tuesday: 06:00-17:00; Wednesday: 06:00-17:00; Thursday: 06:00-17:00; Friday: 06:00-17:00; Saturday: 06:00-17:00; Sunday: 06:00-17:00; Grounds open at 06:00 daily, closing at 18:00 Apr-Sep and 17:00-17:30 Oct-Mar; treasure hall 09:00-16:00
How much is the admission for Kashihara Jingu Shrine?
Free Admission: Free to visit the grounds; Treasure hall JPY 300 adults, JPY 200 students; shrine car park JPY 500 per visit
How long should I spend at Kashihara Jingu Shrine?
A typical visit takes 1-1.5 hours.
How do I get to Kashihara Jingu Shrine?
Subway: 10 min from Kintetsu Kashihara-jingumae; Bus: Limited express from Osaka-Abenobashi or Kyoto; Driving/Parking: 10 min from Kashihara-Kita IC; controls at New Year
