Himuro Jinja Shrine Ice Shrine, Nara

#Christmas2023 #tripfreeaccommodation #HimuroJinjaShrine #Shrineofshavedice #NaraShrine #VisitNara #Shrineneardeerpark #Osakatourism #Kansaitourism #SeeNaraSakura #SakuraNaraPhotoSpots #VisitJapan ⛩️ Himuro Jinja Shrine is a shrine located near Nara Park. This shrine was built since the Nara period and is famous for worshipping the ice god. People who work in ice will come to worship here. ⛩️ It is believed that the ice god resides here. Every year, there is a festival to worship the ice god and there are shaved ice shops. This festival is called "Himuro Shirayuki Festival", which is held differently each year. ⛩️ In spring, this shrine is also famous for its cherry blossoms. Various types of cherry trees are planted inside the shrine. When the season comes, the cherry blossoms will bloom all over the shrine. Tourists often come here to take photos. ⛩️ How to get there: 16-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line