Nagi Shrine

Nagi Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary in Chihayaakasaka with a wooden main building and supporting structures that reflect regional architectural practices from the 14th century. The site contains carved decorative elements and a traditional gate that frame the approach to the inner worship space.

The site was established in 1337 during a period of major political upheaval in Japan. This era marked the decline of military rule and the rise of competing power centers across the islands.

The shrine is dedicated to a wind deity and draws visitors seeking protection from storms and safe travels. Local people pass through its wooden gates for seasonal observances, maintaining customs that connect them to their ancestors.

The shrine sits in a quiet area outside the main village and is accessible on foot from nearby roads. Wearing comfortable shoes is helpful since the grounds have uneven surfaces and steps leading to the inner sanctuary.

The sanctuary belongs to a network of connected religious sites anchored by Takemimakuri Shrine, creating a larger spiritual landscape across the region. This arrangement allows visitors to experience multiple related locations within a single trip through the surrounding valleys.

Location: Chihayaakasaka

Inception: 1337

Founders: Go-Daigo

Part of: Takemimakuri Shrine

Address: 大阪府南河内郡千早赤阪村水分357

Website: http://takemikumari.sakura.ne.jp/nagisya.htm

GPS coordinates: 34.46000,135.63139

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:24