Isagawa Awa Shrine

What it is

• Oldest shrine in Nara City.
• Also known as Komori Myojin.
• Listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho.
• Rebuilt in 1190 with Kofuku-ji Temple support.

What to see

• Main hall enshrines Himetataraisuzuhime-no-mikoto.
• Sai Okami enshrined on the right side of the main hall.
• Tamagushihime-no-mikoto enshrined on the left side.
• Main hall consists of three connected buildings.
• Main hall is a prefectural tangible cultural property.

When to go

• Annual Saikusa Matsuri festival is on June 17.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.