Ujigami Shrine

The oldest shrine architecture existing in Japan where Ojin and Nintoku Emperors are enshrined

The oldest shrine architecture existing in Japan where Ojin and Nintoku Emperors are enshrined

Ujigami Shrine houses the spirits of the Ujinowaki-Iratsuko, Ojin and Nintoku Emperors (semi-legendary emperors).
According to Japan’s oldest history book, “Nihon-Shiki”, the Emperor Ujinowaki-Iratsuko was the son of the Ojin Emperor and had to violently defend his throne from his usurping brother Nintoku. Following such a battle, he committed suicide in Uji. The main building was constructed in the latter part of Heian period and is the oldest shrine architecture standing today.

Information

Address
59 Ujiyamada, Ujii, Kyoto 611-0021
Access
5-minute walk from Uji Station(Keihan)
10-minute walk from Uji Station (JR)
Phone
0774-21-4634
Hours
9:00-16:30
Holidays
None
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.kyoto-uji-kankou.or.jp/tourism-en.html