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Isonokami Shrine

Beppyo shrinesImportant Cultural Properties of JapanJingūKanpei TaishaMononobe clan
Myōjin TaishaNagare-zukuriNara Prefecture designated tangible cultural propertyNational Treasures of JapanShinto shrines in Nara PrefectureTenri, NaraTwenty-Two Shrines
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Isonokami Shrine (石上神宮, Isonokami-jingū, also Isonokami-futsu-no-mitama-jinja (石上布都御魂神社), Furu-ōmyojin (布留大明神) etc.) is a Shinto shrine located in the hills of Furu in Tenri, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the oldest extant Shinto shrines in Japan and has housed several significant artifacts. Isonokami shrine was highly regarded in the ancient era, and frequented by many members of the Imperial Family. It played a pivotal role in Japan's early history, especially during the 3rd to 5th centuries. The shrine is at the northern end of the Yamanobe no michi, the oldest road in Japan.

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Isonokami Shrine
山の辺の道, Tenri

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石上神宮

山の辺の道
632-8577 Tenri
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