Isonokami Jingu Shrine

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A Shinto shrine located in Furu Town, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture. The head patron shrine of the Mononobe clan, it is also one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan. The front shrine, said to have been donated by Emperor Shirakawa in 1081, and the Nanatsu-Saya-no-Tachi (Seven-Branched Sword), believed to be made in 369 and the same mentioned in the ancient Nihon shoki, are both National Treasures.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Tenrishi Furuchou 384 Map
Area: Yamanobe Road / Sakurai Area
Phone: 0743620900
Hours: 5:30-17:30(Depends on the season)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available 80spaces(Free)
Credit Card: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

The Natural Calm of the Oldest Shrine in Japan

Reviewed : 2021.07.30

One of the two oldest shrines in Japan, Isonokami Jingu shrine is located in the shade of a cool forest along Japan’s oldest path, the Yamanobe-no-michi path. The wide main approach leads us through...
The Oldest of All Shinto Shrines - and Owns a Sword Given by Baekje (Korea) in 369AD

Reviewed : 2018.07.17

The Nihon Shoki and the Kojiki mentions the Isnokami Jingu together with Ise Jingu Shrine (aka Isonomiya Shrine); the two are the Japans first Shinto shrines. Isnokami Jingu is also considered to...
鶏が境内を散歩

Reviewed : 2023.03.01

天理市にある由緒正しい神社。天理と言えば天理教のイメージしかなかったので、このような古くて立派な神社があるのを知らなかった。境内では鶏が散歩していて、のどかな雰囲気に溢れている。