Kashihara Shrine

Coordinates: 34°29′18″N 135°47′11″E / 34.48843°N 135.786453°E / 34.48843; 135.786453
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Kashihara Shrine
橿原神宮
Outer prayer hall
Religion
AffiliationShinto
DeityEmperor Jimmu
FestivalKigensai (February 11th)
TypeKanpeitaisha
Chokusaisha
Beppyo jinja
Location
Location934 Kume-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Kashihara Shrine is located in Japan
Kashihara Shrine
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates34°29′18″N 135°47′11″E / 34.48843°N 135.786453°E / 34.48843; 135.786453
Architecture
FounderEmperor Meiji
Date establishedApril 2nd, 1890
Website
www.kashiharajingu.or.jp
Glossary of Shinto

The Kashihara Shrine (橿原神宮, Kashihara Jingū) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The Shrine was built in 2 April 1890 at the site of the Kashihara-gū, [1] where Japan's first Emperor, Emperor Jimmu, is said to have acceded to the throne on 11 February 660 BCE.

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  1. ^ Situaated at the southeast site of Mount Unebi of Yamato Sanzan.

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