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Ōmachi-shi, Nagano Prefecture · National Treasure
Nishina Shinmei Shrine
- Nearest stationAzumi-Kutsukake Station 2.2 km
- DesignationNational Treasure
- Year1048 (founded)
Nishina Shinmei Shrine (仁科神明宮, Nishina Shinmeigū) is a Shinto shrine in Ōmachi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is the oldest extant example of shinmei-zukuri, one of three architectural styles which were conceived before the arrival of Buddhism in Japan.
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Location
Red: Nishina Shinmei Shrine. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Ōmachi-shi, Nagano Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Azumi-Kutsukake Station, 2.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | National Treasure |
| Year | 1048 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 44 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Nishina Shinmei Shrine?
- Azumi-Kutsukake Station. It is 2.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Nishina Shinmei Shrine a designated cultural property?
- Yes: National Treasure.
- When was Nishina Shinmei Shrine founded?
- In 1048.
Nearby


Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Chihiro Art Museum Azumino: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Omachi Alpine Museum: Uryah (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hotaka Local Museum: 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo) (CC BY-SA 4.0), Matsuo-ji Temple: 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo) (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ōmachi Energy Museum: 江戸村のとくぞう (CC BY-SA 4.0), Takahashi Setsurō Art Museum of Azumino: photo: Qurren (talk) Taken with Canon PowerShot G9 X (CC BY-SA 4.0)
