Hirose Shrine, Kawai

Name: Hirose Shrine
Address: 99 Kawai, Kawai, 636-0051, Japan
Telephone: +81 745-56-2065

#1 among attractions in Kawai

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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Hirose Shrine, also referred to as Hirose-jinja, is a Shinto shrine located in Kawai, Nara prefecture, Japan. ()

Local name: 廣瀬大社 Architectural style: Kasuga-zukuriCoordinates: 34°35'30"N, 135°44'53"E

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99 KawaiKawai 636-0051 Japan

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+81 745-56-2065

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Hirose Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hokki-ji, Hōrin-ji, Tomimoto Kenkichi Memorial Museum, Chūgū-ji.

2.1 miN
Temple,
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Temple
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Museum, Art museum
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
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Temple
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, Temple
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Temple
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History museum, Archaeological museum, Museum
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Scenic walking areas, Ruins, Historical place
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City, Area
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Town
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