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Tomi Shrine

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等彌神社

Tomi Shrine is a historic Nara shrine with unique monuments, easily accessible for a quick visit.

Tomi Shrine
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What it is

  • Ancient shrine, called Notomiya until the Meiji era.
  • Listed as a Shikinaisha during the Heian period.
  • Shrine buildings moved to current site in 1112.
  • Main deity of Kamitsuo-sha is Ohihirume-no-Mikoto.

What to see

  • Thirteen monuments on the grounds.
  • Human-shaped Yatagarasu.
  • Haiden building, newly built in 1924.
  • Sakurai City Gokoku Shrine is on the grounds.

Getting there

  • 15-minute walk from Sakurai Station.
  • 2-minute walk from Kaminomori-cho bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県桜井市桜井1176 Open in Google Maps

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