Yatogi-jinja
Yatogi-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Tenri-shi, Nara. Yatogi-jinja is situated nearby to the sports venue 親里ホッケー場 (Oyasato Hockey Field), as well as near the pitch 親里野球場.Photo: さぱしあ, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Shinto shrine
- Description: Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture, Japan
- Also known as: “Yatogi Shrine”, “Yatsugi Shrine”, and “Yatsuki Shrine”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Tenri Central Library and Nishiyama tumulus.
Tenri Central Library
Library
Photo: あばさー, Public domain.
Tenri Central Library is the library of Tenri University. It has notably extensive collections of antiquarian material, including original manuscripts from 13th-century Japan, and artifacts of European exploration and early visits to Japan. Tenri Central Library is situated 1¼ km north of Yatogi-jinja.
Nishiyama tumulus
Park
Photo: Saigen Jiro, CC0.
Nishiyama tumulus is a park, which is situated 1 km northwest of Yatogi-jinja.
Nagara Station
Railway station
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Nagara Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Tenri, Nara, Japan. It is operated by West Japan Railway Company. Nagara Station is situated 1½ km southwest of Yatogi-jinja.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tawaramoto and Miyake.
Tawaramoto
Town
Photo: Kansai explorer, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Tawaramoto is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024, the town had an estimated population of 31,470 in 13653 households, and a population density of 1500 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 21.09 km2. Tawaramoto is situated 6 km southwest of Yatogi-jinja.
Miyake
Town
Photo: Kansai explorer, CC BY 3.0.
Miyake is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.As of 1 November 2024, the town had an estimated population of 6430 in 3060 households, and a population density of 1600 persons per km2. Miyake is situated 7 km west of Yatogi-jinja.
Kawanishi
Town
Photo: 名古屋太郎, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kawanishi is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2024, the town had an estimated population of 7,985 in 3594 households, and a population density of 1300 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 5.93 km2. Kawanishi is situated 7 km west of Yatogi-jinja.
Yatogi-jinja
- Categories: Shikinaisha, place of worship, and religion
- Location: Tenri-shi, Nara, Kansai, Japan, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
34.58366° or 34° 35′ 1″ northLongitude
135.84834° or 135° 50′ 54″ eastOpen location code
8Q6QHRMX+F8OpenStreetMap ID
node 3785793926OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipWikidata ID
Q11431328
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In Other Languages
From French to Japanese—“Yatogi-jinja” goes by many names.
- French: “sanctuaire de Yatsugi”
- French: “Sanctuaire de Yatsugi”
- Indonesian: “Kuil Yatsugi”
- Japanese: “夜都伎神社”
- Japanese: “夜都岐神社”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include 親里ホッケー場 (Oyasato Hockey Field) and 親里野球場.
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