Memory Lane: Shimada Shrine, in Yashimacho, Nara Prefecture. Located along the ancient Yamanobe no Michi, Shimada Shrine (嶋田神社) has a fascinating history. From Signboard: Until the end of the Edo period, the main hall of Kasuga Taisha Shrine was rebuilt approximately every 20 years. After each rebuilding, the dismantled previous main halls were distributed to various locations. This hall is one such example, making it a valuable structure that retains the architectural style of the time. The construction and relocation history is as follows: In 1709 (Hoei 6), it was built as the third hall of the main shrine complex at Kasuga Taisha. Ink writings on the building materials indicate it was called the "Mi-no-goden" (Hall of the Three). Around 1777 (An'ei 12), it was relocated to the grounds of the Suzugamine Tennosha Shrine. In 1886 (Meiji 19), Suzugamine Tennosha and Shimada Shrine merged during the Yagi area's redevelopment. This building was then relocated to its current location and reestablished as the main hall of Shimada Shrine. (Nara City Board of Education)" Canon EOS 60D June 7, 2012 #yamanobenomichi #山辺道 #naraprefecture #japan #shinto #神道 #hiking #travel #shimadashrine #嶋田神社

Memory Lane: Shimada Shrine, in Yashimacho, Nara Prefecture.

Located along the ancient Yamanobe no Michi, Shimada Shrine (嶋田神社) has a fascinating history. #yamanobenomichi #山辺道 #naraprefecture #japan #shinto #神道 #hiking #travel #shimadashrine #嶋田神社