A grand shrine founded in 1890 by imperial edict of Emperor Meiji to honor the site where Jimmu Tenno is traditionally said to have ascended the throne as the first Emperor of Japan. The vast precinct with its outer and inner gardens is a famous spot for cherry blossoms and irises, and as the largest shrine in Nara Prefecture it draws visitors from across the country. Kashihara's location near the…
Kashihara Jingu is a modern shrine established in 1890 (Meiji 23) on the site in the ancient Yamato province where Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first Emperor of Japan, is said to have ascended the throne in 660 BC. Emperor Meiji issued an imperial decree to honor this sacred ground of national found…
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