Ōmiwa Shrine
大神神社
Japan's oldest shrine, Ōmiwa Shrine offers a unique connection to ancient Shinto and sacred Mount Miwa.
What it is
- One of Japan's oldest shrines.
- Dedicated to the deity Ōmononushi-no-Ōkami.
- Mount Miwa is considered the sacred body of the deity.
- Designated a National Historic Site.
What to see
- The current worship hall, rebuilt in 1664.
- The three-torii gate, rebuilt in 1883.
- The Ōtorii gate, built in 1986, stands 32.2 meters tall.
- Worship hall and three-torii gate are Important Cultural Properties.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
奈良県桜井市大字三輪1422 Open in Google Maps
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