Himuro Shrine

What it is

• Established in 710 by order of Empress Genmei in Nara City.
• Enshrines the deity Tsuge no Inagi Oyamanushi no Mikoto.
• Served as a major base for the Nanto Gakuso group.
• Dedicated to the ice making and selling industries.

What to see

• The main hall is a designated Tangible Cultural Property of Nara Prefecture.
• Front gate originally served as the Nikka-mon of the Imperial Palace.
• Large weeping cherry trees bloom on the shrine grounds.
• A mirror pond is located within the shrine complex.
• Situated in close proximity to Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple.

When to go

• Kenpyosai festival is held annually on May 1st.
• The annual shrine festival takes place on October 1st.

Getting there

• Located a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.