Last Updated: Nov 20, 2022

Nara’s Omiwa Shrine

The Oldest Shinto Sanctuary in Japan

Today, I’d like to introduce you to Omiwa Shrine, a spiritual sanctuary that has long been on my bucket list. Found in the southern portions of Nara Prefecture, this ancient sepulcher is regularly considered to be Japan’s oldest shrine. The site sits at the base of the consecrated Mt. Miwa and has…