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Shinto shrine in Kashihara, Japan

Kashihara Shrine
橿原神宮
Outer prayer hall
Religion
AffiliationShinto
DeityEmperor Jimmu
Himetataraisuzu-hime
FestivalKigensai (February 11th)
TypeKanpeitaisha
Chokusaisha
Beppyo jinja
Location
Location934 Kume-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Kashihara Shrine is located in JapanKashihara ShrineShown within Japan
Geographic coordinates34°29′18″N 135°47′11″E / 34.48843°N 135.786453°E / 34.48843; 135.786453
Architecture
FounderEmperor Meiji
Date establishedApril 2nd, 1890
Website
www.kashiharajingu.or.jp
Glossary of Shinto

The Kashihara Shrine (橿原神宮, Kashihara Jingū) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was built in 2 April 1890 at the site of the Kashihara-gū, which is situated on the southeastern side of Mount Unebi of Yamato Sanzan. Japan's first Emperor, Emperor Jimmu, is said to have acceded to the throne on 11 February 660 BC at the Kashihara-gū.

The Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu is found on the shrine's premises.

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