ABOUT
About this spot
Kashihara Shrine (Kashihara Jingu) is in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, on the eastern side of Mount Unebi, one of the Three Mountains of Yamato. It enshrines Emperor Jimmu, traditionally Japan's first emperor, and his empress Himetataraisuzu-hime. It was founded on April 2, 1890, on the site believed to be Jimmu's Kashihara Palace. The grounds cover about 530,000 square metres. The main hall was moved in 1890 from the Kashikodokoro of the Kyoto Imperial Palace (built in 1855) and is an Important Cultural Property; many of the other buildings date from 1939. The Bunka-den, formerly the main hall and entrance of the Oda family's Yanagimoto residence, is also an Important Cultural Property. Fukada Pond lies in the southern grounds, and the mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu adjoins the shrine. The main festival, Kigensai, is held on February 11. At New Year it is the most visited shrine in Nara Prefecture, with about 1.01 million visitors over the first three days of 2016. It is about 6 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Kashiharajingu-mae Station. Allow one to two hours to walk the grounds. Asuka-dera Temple and Ishibutai Kofun are in the surrounding area.
Last updated October 25, 2026