Isagawa Shrine
Nara, Japan
🛕 Shrine
The oldest shrine in Nara city, founded in 593 AD during the Asuka period. Revered as 'Komori Myojin' (child-guardian deity), it is dedicated to the protection of children and safe childbirth. The shrine hosts the famous Saikusanomatsuri (Lily Festival) each June, one of Nara's most elegant traditional ceremonies.
Address: 18 Honkomorimachi, Nara, Nara 630-8231
Website: isagawa-jinja.jp
