Namura Shrine

Overview

Namura Shrine, located in Ryuo-cho, Gamou-gun, Shiga Prefecture, is a prestigious Sukuné-sha in Omi Province, boasting a National Treasure, the West Honden. While its founding is unknown, shrine tradition suggests it originated during the reign of Emperor Suinin due to ancestor veneration. During the Heian period, it was listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho (List of Deities in the Engishiki) and designated a Sukuné-sha. The current National Treasure, the West Honden, was built in the Kamakura period. This West Honden, built in a three-bay-wide, single-roofed style (san-ken-sha-ryu-zukuri) with cypress bark roof (hinoki-kawa-buki), is a precious structure showcasing the architectural style of the Kamakura period. Its majestic presence is truly awe-inspiring. The grounds also hold numerous historical buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties, including the main shrine buildings of the Hachiman-sha and Juzenshi-sha shrines, and the Mikoshi-kura (portable shrine repository). These structures are invaluable legacies that recount the history and culture of Namura Shrine and are protected as Important Cultural Properties. Namura Shrine offers a tranquil space surrounded by abundant nature, perfect for refreshing your mind and body. Why not spend some peaceful time at Namura Shrine, surrounded by history and nature?