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Isonokami Jingū
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Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Tenri / Isonokami Jingū

Tenri, Nara Prefecture · National Treasure

Isonokami Jingū

Isonokami Shrine (石上神宮, Isonokami-jingū; also Isonokami-futsu-no-mitama-jinja (石上布都御魂神社), Furu-ōmyojin (布留大明神) etc. ) is a Shinto shrine located in the hills of Furu in Tenri, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the oldest extant Shinto shrines in Japan and has housed several significant artifacts.

From the Wikipedia article “Isonokami Shrine” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Isonokami Jingū. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationTenri, Nara Prefecture
Nearest stationTenri Station, 2.0 km (straight line)
TypeNational Treasure
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 48 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Isonokami Jingū?
Tenri Station. It is 2.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Isonokami Jingū a designated cultural property?
Yes: National Treasure.

Nearby

Haiden, Isonokami Shrine
Haiden, Isonokami Shrine
0.0 km away · Tenri
Haiden, Izumo Takeo Shrine, Isonokami Shrine
Haiden, Izumo Takeo Shrine, Isonokami Shrine
0.1 km away · Tenri
Tenri University Sankōkan Museum
Tenri University Sankōkan Museum
0.8 km away · Tenri
Akatsuchiyama Kofun
Akatsuchiyama Kofun
2.6 km away · Tenri
Chōgaku-ji Temple
Chōgaku-ji Temple
4.1 km away · Tenri
Tenri City Kurozuka Kofun Museum
Tenri City Kurozuka Kofun Museum
4.3 km away · Tenri

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Haiden, Isonokami Shrine: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Haiden, Izumo Takeo Shrine, Isonokami Shrine: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Tenri University Sankōkan Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Akatsuchiyama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Chōgaku-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Tenri City Kurozuka Kofun Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)