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Ryuda Shrine
斑鳩町龍田1丁目5−3
A shrine located in Ikoma Town, Nara Prefecture, listed in the Engishiki (a 10th-century codex) with the former rank of a prefectural shrine. It has a history of being founded as the guardian shrine of Horyu-ji Temple.
History
According to shrine tradition, Prince Shotoku founded this shrine to enshrine Ryuda Daimyojin as a guardian deity when he established Horyu-ji Temple. The Engishiki Shinmyocho (the Engishiki list of shrine names) records it as 'Ryuda Hiko and Ryuda Hime, two seats,' indicating that the original enshrined deities were Ryuda Hiko-no-kami and Ryuda Hime-no-kami. Following the separation of Shinto and Buddhism after the Meiji Restoration, the shrine was separated from Horyu-ji Temple and became independent from Ryuda Taisha in 1922 CE (Taisho 11).
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What visitors say
Located near Horyu-ji Temple, the shrine grounds feature natural monuments such as old cycads and large camphor trees. It offers modern amenities, including a contemporary worship hall and vending machines where you can draw omikuji (fortune slips). There is a free parking lot, but caution is required as the surrounding area serves as a school route.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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