Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Sakurai / Ōmiwa Shrine
Sakurai, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site
Ōmiwa Shrine
- Nearest stationMiwa Station 0.5 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Important Cultural Property
Ōmiwa Shrine (大神神社, Ōmiwa-jinja), also known as Miwa Shrine (三輪神社, Miwa-jinja; alternately written as Miwa-myōjin (三輪明神)), is a Shinto shrine located in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is notable because it contains no sacred images or objects, since it is believed to serve Mount Miwa, the mountain on which it stands.
From the Wikipedia article “Ōmiwa Shrine” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Ōmiwa Shrine. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Sakurai, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Miwa Station, 0.5 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Ōmiwa Shrine?
- Miwa Station. It is 0.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Ōmiwa Shrine a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Important Cultural Property.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Chihara Ōbaka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Hashihaka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Sakurai Chausuyama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Makimuku ruins: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kusahaka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Abe Monju-in Temple: Tawashi2006 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
