Shinto shrine
Yoshimizu Jinja
吉水神社（よしみずじんじゃ）
Yoshino, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture
A shrine on Mount Yoshino enshrining Emperor Go-Daigo, Kusunoki Masashige and Yoshimizu Sōshin Hōin. It was originally a priests' lodging called Yoshimizu-in, and its shoin, which became the imperial residence of the Southern Court, still remains.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Emperor Go-Daigo, Kusunoki Masashige, Yoshimizu Sōshin Hōin
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it is said to have begun as a priests' lodging called Yoshimizu-in, founded by En no Gyōja in the Hakuhō era. Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Shizuka Gozen took refuge here, and in Engen 1 (1336) Emperor Go-Daigo, welcomed by Yoshimizu Sōshin Hōin, made it the imperial residence of the Southern Court. It also served as Toyotomi Hideyoshi's headquarters for his cherry-blossom viewing, and in Meiji 8 it was changed into a shrine.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 吉水神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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