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