Nishina Shinmei Shrine (National Treasure)
In the late Heian period, the Nishina clan, rulers of this region, enshrined the shrine to protect the Ise Shrine's estate. The main hall, middle gate, and connecting corridors are the oldest of their kind in Japan. As a Shinmei-zukuri structure, it is the only National Treasure in the country.
Access | On Foot : 30-minute walk from JR Azumi-Kutsukake Station. By Taxi : 15-minute from JR Ōito Line Shinano-Ōmachi Station. By Car : 30-minute drive from Azumino IC or 80-minute drive from Nagano IC |
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Price | Free entry (Treasure Hall visit: ¥300 per person, group rates available upon request.) |
Hours | Office Reception Hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Open only on weekends and public holidays from mid-January to mid-March.) |