Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Shikinaisha
Naemura Shrine
苗村神社
/ Naemura Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
See details
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Naemura Jinja in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, is renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved honden (main hall), built in 1308 and designated a National Treasure of Japan. The structure is one of the finest surviving examples of Kamakura-period shrine architecture, featuring the rare three-bay, hip-and-gable (irimoya-zukuri) style with intricate bracket sets. The shrine enshrines local land and agricultural deities and has been cherished by the communities of the Koka valley for over seven centuries.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
1308 1308
Current honden completed, later designated a National Treasure for its exceptional Kamakura-period architecture.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.0592, 136.1042
Physical Address
467 Ayado, Ryuo-cho, Gamou-gun, Shiga
滋賀県蒲生郡竜王町綾戸467
Historical Province
Omi
Access
Yasu Station (JR Biwako Line)
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Bus
Bus from Yasu Station
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Naemura Shrine?
Naemura Jinja in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, is renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved honden (main hall), built in 1308 and designated a National Treasure of Japan. The structure is one of the finest surviving examples of Kamakura-period shrine architecture, featuring the rare three-bay, hip-and-gable (irimoya-zukuri) style with intricate bracket sets. The shrine enshrines local land and agricultural deities and has been cherished by the communities of the Koka valley for over seven centuries.
Where is Naemura Shrine located?
Naemura Shrine is located in Gamou-gun, Ryuo-cho, Shiga. The full address is: 467 Ayado, Ryuo-cho, Gamou-gun, Shiga.