Ōmiwa Shrine, Shinto shrine in Sakurai, Japan
The shrine complex stands at the base of Mount Miwa, surrounded by dense forest and connected to the Yamanobe-no-michi walking trail.
Dating back to ancient times, Ōmiwa Shrine gained status during the Heian period when Emperor Murakami ordered important events reported to its guardian kami.
This shrine differs from standard Shinto architecture by having only a prayer hall without a main hall, as Mount Miwa itself represents the deity.
Located ten minutes from Miwa Station on the JR Sakurai Line, the shrine grounds remain open daily with no admission fees for visitors.
The shrine features a rare triple torii gate formation called mitsu-torii, which requires special permission and priest guidance to view.
Location: Sakurai
Part of: Twenty-Two Shrines, ichinomiya, Beppo Shrine, 大和七福八宝めぐり, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi
Address: 1422 Ōaza Miwa, Sakurai-shi, Nara-ken 633-8538 633-8538
Website: https://oomiwa.or.jp/english
GPS coordinates: 34.52889,135.85278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:40
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