Niukawakami Shrine Kamisha
丹生川上神社上社
Ancient shrine dedicated to water deities, featuring unique architecture and archaeological finds.
What it is
- Ancient Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture.
- Dedicated to the water deity Takaokami no Kami.
- Also enshrines Oyamatsumi no Kami and Ohirame no Kami.
- A Beppyo Jinja of the Association of Shinto Shrines.
What to see
- Current main hall built in 1998.
- Main hall uses old materials from Ise Grand Shrine.
- Miyanohira ruins discovered during excavation.
- Altar from the late Heian period was found.
- Stone circle structure from the Jomon period was found.
When to go
- Annual festival is held on October 8th.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
奈良県吉野郡川上村大字迫167 Open in Google Maps
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