Himuro Shrine

Himuro Shrine (氷室神社, Himuro Jinja) is a Shinto shrine in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 710. Kami enshrined here include Emperor Nintoku and Nukata no Onakatsuhiko no Mikoto (額田大仲彦命). The shrine's main festival is held annually on October 1.

Himuro Shrine (氷室神社)
The torii of Himuro Jinja
Religion
AffiliationShinto
Location
Himuro Shrine is located in Japan
Himuro Shrine
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates34°41′04″N 135°50′16″E
Glossary of Shinto
  • Weeping cherry tree in Himuro jinja
    Weeping cherry tree in Himuro jinja
  • Main shrine
    Main shrine

References
  • Joseph Cali with John Dougill, Shinto Shrines: A Guide to the Sacred Sites of Japan's Ancient Religion (University of Hawai'i Press, 2013).
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