Ancient shrine where the Okina-mai ritual, ancestor of Noh theater, is a National Intangible Folk Cultural Property
Founded
770
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Shrine
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JR・近鉄奈良駅からバス「奈良阪」下車徒歩5分
奈良県奈良市奈良阪町2489
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Shrine
Founded 770
1256 years
Enshrined Deity
施基親王
Overview
An ancient shrine listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho, founded as a guardian of the northern approaches to Heijokyo. The principal deity is Prince Shiki, a son of Emperor Tenji. The Okina-mai ritual dance performed every October 8th is regarded as an ancestor of Noh theater and is designated a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property — an exceptionally significant survival in the history…
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Origins
Naratsubihiko Shrine is traditionally said to have been founded in 770 CE by imperial decree of Emperor Konin. The principal deity enshrined here is Prince Shiki, a son of Emperor Tenji, who was venerated as the guardian of the northern approaches to the ancient capital of Heijokyo (Nara). By the He…