Goryo-jinja Shrine
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Guardian deity of Naramachi, established to honor the spirits of Princess Inoue, who died under intriguing accusations.
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Founded in the early Heian period (800) by the imperial order of Emperor Kanmu, this shrine honors the spirits of Emperor Kōnin's wife and Emperor Shōmu's daughter, Princess Inoue, who died in seclusion during the Nara period after being intriguingly accused. As the guardian deity of Naramachi, various festivals are held at the main hall.
Passing through the South Gate, to the left is Shusse Inari Shrine, a sub-shrine known for its benefits in matchmaking. Red strings are tied around the feet of the lion-dog statues on either side of the South Gate to pray for preventing runaways from home, for matchmaking, and business prosperity.
In the precincts, seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms and peonies, celebrated for their vivid colors and intricate craftsmanship, bloom vibrantly. Seasonal goshuin stamps are also popular.
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General Information
- Address
- 24 Yakushido- cho, Nara City, Nara
- contact details
- 0742-23-5609（Goryo-jinja Shrine）
- Fax Number
- 0742-23-5609
- Times
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
※The first day of each month: from 7:00 a.m. for the monthly service.
※Red seal service is available from 10:00 to 16:00. - Closed
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- Access
- ・15 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara station.
・20 minutes on foot from JR Nara station.
・10 minutes on foot from JR Kyobate station.
・Take the Nara Kotsu Bus city loop and get off at "Tanakamachi," then walk for 4 minutes. - Car Park
- No parking avairable.
- Admission/Worship Fees (Individual)
- Free
- Events
- January 1st - Saitan-sai (New Year's Day Festival)
February 3rd - Setsubun-sai (Setsubun Festival)
June 30th - Nagoshi no Oharae (Summer Purification Festival)
October 13th - Shuki Reitaisai, Oyamamairi (Autumn Festival, Procession)
December 31st - Omisoka no Oharae (New Year's Eve Purification)
※Monthly: 1st and 15th - Monthly Festival - Seasonal Flower Information
- Weeping cherry blossoms - Around mid-April
Peonies - Late April to early May
Double-flowered cherry blossoms - Late April
Hydrangeas - Early to late June - Website
