The shrine was established by Imperial decree in the early Heian period (800 AD) under Emperor Kanmu's command. It commemorates Princess Inoe, consort of Emperor Konin and daughter of Emperor Shomu, who was unjustly accused and confined during the Nara period. It serves as the guardian deity of Nara town and hosts festivals at its main hall.
To the left after passing through the southern gate, there's a subsidiary shrine known for matchmaking blessings, called Shusse-Inari Shrine. At the base of the guardian lion-dogs flanking the southern gate, people tie red strings for prayers such as halting runaways, matchmaking, and business prosperity.
The shrine grounds feature seasonal flowers like cherry blossoms and peonies, renowned for their vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship. Seasonal Goshuin stamps are also popular among visitors.
Basic Information
| Address | 24 Yakushido- cho, Nara-shi |
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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. |
| Inquiries | Tel: +81-742-23-5609 / Fax: +81-742-23-5609 |
| Website | Goryo-jinja Official Websitehttps://naramachigoryojinja.amebaownd.com/ |
| Closed on | なし |
| Parking | No parking avairable. |
Entrance Fee
| Price (Individual) | Free |
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| Hours of Operation | 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. |
Sightseeing
| 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 |
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| Flower-Viewing | Weeping cherry blossoms - Around mid-April Peonies - Late April to early May Double-flowered cherry blossoms - Late April Hydrangeas - Early to late June |
Nearby Locations
Nearby Accommodation
Todai-ji Temple/Nara Park 
Nara-machi 
Heijo Palace/Saki/Saho-ji 
Kita-machi 
Tomio/Gakuen-mae 
Saidai-ji Temple/Nishi-no-kyo/Daian-ji Temple 
Kiyosumi-no-Sato 
Takisaka-no-Michi Path 
Yagyu 
Tsukigase 
Tawara 
Tsuge 
JR奈良駅周辺 
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