Futarasan Shrine
A shrine and its grounds on a mountaintop, dating back to the 8th century.
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A shrine and its grounds on a mountaintop, dating back to the 8th century.
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- Opening hours
- Mon09:30–15:30Tue09:30–15:30Wed09:30–15:30Thu09:30–15:30Fri09:30–15:30Sat09:30–15:30Sun09:30–15:30
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
- Link
- Phone
- +81 288-54-0535
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The appeal of Nikko Futarasan Shrine lies not only in the fact that it is one of Nikko’s representative shrines, but also in how closely it brings together mountain beliefs, ritual traditions, and the scenery within its grounds. The shrine’s origins can be traced back to the first year of Jingo Keiun, and it enshrines the mountain deities of Nikko’s three mountains. Its Gongen-zukuri architectural style gives the shrine the appearance of an ancient shrine complex. When you visit, in addition to nearby halls such as Hongu Shrine and Takinoo Shrine…
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