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Nashinoki Shrine, Shinto shrine in Japan

Nashinoki is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto recognized as an important landscape structure. The grounds feature traditional buildings and pathways typical of religious sites of this kind, surrounded by trees that give the shrine its name.

The shrine was established to honor the natural forces and prosperity associated with trees and forests. Over centuries, it has maintained an important role in the religious and spiritual life of the Kyoto region.

The shrine is dedicated to the deity of trees, and visitors can observe this focus through offerings and prayers centered on plants and nature. Daily worship here reflects how the local community values the connection between spiritual life and the natural world.

The shrine is easily accessible on foot and the grounds are walkable. Visitors should allow time to explore the surroundings at a leisurely pace and observe traditional etiquette.

The name derives from the pear tree, an element that particularly reflects the site's connection to nature. This botanical link is visible in the elements that characterize the entire shrine grounds.

Location: Kamigyō-ku

Inception: October 1885

Website: https://nashinoki.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.02500,135.76736

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27

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