Kasuga Wakamiya Shrine

Wakamiya-jinja Shrine is an auxiliary and subsidiary shrines of Kasuga Shrine, and it is the temple at the back of the “side road” lined with stone lanterns. It is called “Wakamiya” because it enshrines Kogami (“offspring kami”) of Hime no Kami, Ame-no-Oshikumone-no-mikoto who is the enshrined deity of Kasuga Shrine. It is the first temple in the Wakamiya tour of 15 shrines. The main hall has been designated as an Important Cultural Property, and has a similar Kasuga-zukuri style as the main shrine of Kasuga Taisha Shrine. It is known for holding the “Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri” in December every year.

Spot details

Address: Nara Nara-shi Kasuganocho 160 Map
Area: Nara Park Area
Phone: 0742227788
Hours: Free worship
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Wakamiya 15 shrine tour] 1,500yen
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces)
※Please use the Spring Sunday Taisha parking lot.
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(NARA Free Wifi)
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available