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