Kashihara Shrine Explained

Kashihara Shrine
橿原神宮
Map Type:Japan
Coordinates:34.4884°N 135.7865°W
Religious Affiliation:Shinto
Type:Kanpeitaisha
Chokusaisha
Beppyo jinja
Deity:Emperor Jimmu
Himetataraisuzu-hime
Founded By:Emperor Meiji
Established:April 2nd, 1890
Location:934 Kume-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Festival:Kigensai (February 11th)

The 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, which is situated on the southeastern side of Mount Unebi of Yamato Sanzan. Japan's first Emperor, Emperor Jimmu, is said to have acceded to the throne on 11 February 660 BC at the Kashihara-gū.

The Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu is found on the shrine's premises.

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