Oharano Shrine

大原野神社 Ōharano jinja

The shrine is believed to have been moved to Nagaokakyo at the bidding of Empress Kammu, who made it the shrine of the Fujiwara family's guardian god. The Imperial Court made annual offerings at this shrine. The pond within the shrine precincts was once a popular place for writing poetry. The Sengan-zakura tree in the precincts is nicknamed "phantom cherry blossom", because it only blooms for just 2-3 days. Some say if you see it in bloom, it will bring you good luck. Because the area is removed from the inner city, the shrine is quite peaceful; it is not unusual to have the entire place to yourself.

• free
• family

Address

1152 Minami Kasuga-cho Oharano

Hours

Always open

Price

Free

Website

oharano-jinja.jp (opens in a new tab)