Uda Mikumari Shrine

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"Uda Mikumari Shrine" in Uda City is one of the four Mikumari shrines protecting the Yamato region, enshrining a deity presiding over water. The main hall, designated as a National Treasure, is a masterpiece of the San-ken-sha Nagare-zukuri style built in the Kamakura period; its elegant roof curves and delicate carvings symbolize the beauty of Japanese wooden architecture. Ancient trees stand in the precincts, creating a sacred silence along with the murmuring of the nearby Yoshino River. It is a precious sanctuary where one can feel the roots of Japanese spiritual culture, which has lived in harmony with nature and gratitude for the blessings of water, through historical architectural beauty.

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Uda Mikumari Shrine

Address: 245 Utano Furuichiba, Uda-shi, Nara
Website: https://udanomikumari.sakura.ne.jp/
Operator: Uda Mikumari Jinja Shrine

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