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Kagamitsukuri Nimasu Amateru Mitama Shrine

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鏡作坐天照御魂神社

This ancient Nara shrine, dedicated to solar deities, preserves unique treasures and architecture.

Kagamitsukuri Nimasu Amateru Mitama Shrine
Saigen Jiro CC0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • An ancient Shikinaisha (grand shrine) in Nara Prefecture.
  • Dedicated to Amateru Kuniteru Hikohoakari no Mikoto and other deities.
  • Considered a solar deity shrine.
  • Received donations of households in 806.

What to see

  • Three main shrine halls.
  • Sanjin Nijūkyō: a sacred mirror with three gods and two beasts.
  • A bell tower from Jinguji Monrakuji temple.

Getting there

  • 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Kashihara Line Tawaramoto Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県磯城郡田原本町八尾816 Open in Google Maps

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