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Ōyamato Shrine
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Ōyamato Shrine

大和神社

Address
奈良県天理市新泉町306
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History

The foundation tradition in the Nihon Shoki attributes separate worship of Yamato Ōkunitama to Emperor Sujin’s sixth year; later tradition describes moves before settlement at the present site.

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Sources 神仏霊場会

Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.
Landmarks on this map

  1. Central Main Sanctuary

    This is one of the three main sanctuaries.

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  2. North Main Sanctuary

    This is the northern main sanctuary.

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  3. South Main Sanctuary

    This is the southern main sanctuary.

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  4. Worship Hall

    The worship hall faces the three main sanctuaries.

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  5. Shrine Office

    The office handles requests for shrine prayers.

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  6. Amulet Office

    Amulets and shrine tablets are offered here.

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  7. Ancestral Shrine

    The shrine honours local ancestors and war dead.

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  8. Takaokami Shrine

    The shrine is dedicated to a water deity.

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  9. Yamato Exhibition Hall

    The exhibition includes models of the battleship Yamato.

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  10. Itsukushima Shrine

    The shrine is dedicated to Ichikishimahime.

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  11. Kotoshironushi Shrine

    The shrine is dedicated to Kotoshironushi.

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  12. Asahi Shrine

    Worshippers pray here for industry and trade.

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Visiting information

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Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Getting there

The shrine is about seven minutes on foot from Nagara Station on the JR Manyō Mahoroba Line.

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Sources アクセス - 大和神社

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