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Nara Shrine

Yūga Shrine

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Yūga Shrine is a historic Nara guardian shrine with ancient monuments and castle remains.

Yūga Shrine
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What it is

  • Originally a guardian shrine for Gangō-ji Zenjō-in.
  • Later became a guardian deity for Kōfuku-ji Daijō-in.
  • Main deity enshrined is Uka-no-mitama-no-Ōkami.
  • Also known as Imamiya, contrasting with the Asuka shrine.

What to see

  • Stone monument for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
  • Manyō-shū poem monument for Heijō no Asuka.
  • Remains of a wide plateau and moats.
  • Area is considered the site of medieval castles.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県奈良市高畑町1059 Open in Google Maps

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