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枚岡神社
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Oharano Shrine
大原野神社
/ Oharano Jinja
Nijunisha
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
See details
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Oharano Jinja in Kyoto was established in 784 CE when Emperor Kanmu moved the capital to Nagaoka-kyo, transplanting the Fujiwara clan's tutelary deities from Kasuga Taisha in Nara to a site near the new capital. Known as "Kyo no Kasuga" (Kasuga of Kyoto), the shrine served as the spiritual patron of the powerful Fujiwara family throughout the Heian period and enshrines the same four deities as Kasuga Grand Shrine, including Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto and Ame-no-Koyane-no-Mikoto.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
784 Source: Established during the Nagaoka-kyo period
784
Emperor Kanmu establishes the shrine near Nagaoka-kyo to enshrine the Fujiwara clan's tutelary deities.
927
Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha of Yamashiro Province.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of thunder, swords, martial arts, and sumo; emissary of the heavenly deities
⛩
Blessings
Shrine Network
Kasuga Branch shrine
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.9608, 135.6564
Physical Address
1152 Oharano Minami-Kasuga-cho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
京都府京都市西京区大原野南春日町1152
Historical Province
Yamashiro / Tanba / Tango
Access
Higashi-Muko Station (JR Kyoto Line)
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Bus
Bus from Higashi-Muko Station
Best Times to Visit
autumn (foliage)
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 Oharano Shrine?
Oharano Jinja in Kyoto was established in 784 CE when Emperor Kanmu moved the capital to Nagaoka-kyo, transplanting the Fujiwara clan's tutelary deities from Kasuga Taisha in Nara to a site near the new capital. Known as "Kyo no Kasuga" (Kasuga of Kyoto), the shrine served as the spiritual patron of the powerful Fujiwara family throughout the Heian period and enshrines the same four deities as Kasuga Grand Shrine, including Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto and Ame-no-Koyane-no-Mikoto.
Where is Oharano Shrine located?
Oharano Shrine is located in Kyoto-shi, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto. The full address is: 1152 Oharano Minami-Kasuga-cho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto-shi.