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Ujigami Jinja（宇治上神社）

うじがみじんじゃ Ujigami Shrine

Ujigami Jinja（宇治上神社）

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The oldest surviving shrine sanctuary in Japan, its three inner halls sheltered under one Heian-period roof.

TypeArchitecture
GenreArchitecture
City / townUji
Area in the prefectureYamashiro

FAQ

Where is Ujigami Shrine?
It is in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Ujigami Shrine?
The oldest surviving shrine sanctuary in Japan, its three inner halls sheltered under one Heian-period roof. The focus is architecture.
When was Ujigami Shrine established?
It dates from around 1060.

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