Kawawake Shrine
河分神社
Kawawake Shrine is a historic shrine in Nara, known for its unique location and traditional architecture.
What it is
- Tutelary deity for six districts in Kurotaki Village.
- Enshrined deities divided from Kasuga Taisha.
- Known for prayers for rain and clear weather.
- Formerly had a temple, Nankoji, before 1874.
What to see
- Main hall is a Kasuga-zukuri style building.
- Large ginkgo and cedar trees on the grounds.
- Inari Shrine on the right side of the grounds.
- Seated Amitabha Nyorai statue was Nankoji's main image.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
奈良県吉野郡黒滝村大字中戸字川戸394 Open in Google Maps
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