Nanto Kagami Shrine
南都鏡神社
Ancient Nara shrine, guardian of a major temple, with a unique main hall worth seeing.
What it is
- Founded between 729 and 767.
- Enshrines Fujiwara Hirotsugu.
- Was the guardian shrine of Shin-Yakushiji Temple.
- Became independent from Shin-Yakushiji Temple in the Meiji period.
What to see
- Main hall moved from Kasuga Grand Shrine in 1746.
- Main hall is a one-bay Kasuga-zukuri style building.
- Main hall is a Nara City designated cultural property.
- Hime Shrine is on the grounds.
Getting there
- 10-minute walk from the Wariseki-cho bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
奈良県奈良市高畑町486 Open in Google Maps
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