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  • Futarasan Jinja Shrine
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Sannai 2307
    This shrine is dedicated to the deities of Nikko’s three most sacred mountains and highest peaks of the Nikko mountain range. Besides the main shrine is Chugushi at the shore of Lake Chuzenji, a rear shrine that stands at the summit of Mt. Nantai, and associated shrines Hongu Jinja and Takio Jinja Shrine. The establishment of Futarasan Jinja Shrine is said to have begun in 762 when Shodo Shonin built a small shrine as a Hongu Jinja shrine. Now the shrine is popular for its associations with good luck and the god of marriage. 11 buildings of the shaden (main shrine area) including the honden (main shrine) with its “yatsumune” style of construction and haiden (hall of worship) with its gabled, hipped roof have been designated as Important Cultural Properties. The lantern called “Bake-doro” in the shrine gardens is one highlight worth seeing.

    世界遺産『日光の社寺』を構成する神社の一つ。山岳信仰の聖地の一つでもあり、日光三山を構成する『男体山』『女峰山』『太郎山』を御神体としている。一方で輪王寺には、これらの山を仏として見立てた仏像が三仏堂に安置されていることからも分かるように、日光の社寺と日光三山の関係性は切っても切れないことが分かる。 二荒山神社の由来は諸説あり定かではない。一説には『男体山』と『女峰山』の二つの神が由来となっており...

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  • Nikko Toshogu Shrine
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Sannai 2301
    A shrine located in Sannai, Nikko City. It was founded in 1617 as a shrine dedicated to the Tosho Daigongen (Tokugawa Ieyasu). There are many buildings including eight National Treasures and 34 Important Cultural Properties in the shrine grounds as well as the beautifully adorned and richly colored carvings of the Three Wise Monkeys—Mizaru, Iwazaru and Kikazaru (see no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil)—and the Nemuri-neko (sleepy cat) attributed to Hidari Jingoro. Nikko Toshogu is also registered as a World Heritage Site as one of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko.
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  • Takino Jinja Shrine
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Sannai 2310-1
    Associated with Futarasan Jinja Shrine, this shrine is located approximately one kilometer from the main shrine. Tagorihime-no-Mikoto, the princess of Onamuchi-no-Mikoto, is enshrined here. The shrine is encompassed by a fence and is built in a quiet space amidst the trees where Tagorihime is said to have descended to earth. Sights to see include the Kodane-ishi, where visitors offer prayers for conception and easy childbirth, the Enmusubi-no-Sasa, and the Undameshi-no-torii, a stone torii gate where it is customary to try your luck tossing stones through the small hole near the top. Shiraito Falls located nearby is also a must-see.

    We did the temples, shrines and the Imperial Villa, but this was the best thing we did in Nikko. The trail starts near the Shinkyo Sacred Bridge and proceeds up the mountain past the Toshogu Shrine...

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  • Futarasan Jinja Shrine Chugushi
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Chugushi 2484
    This shrine on Mt. Nantai near the shore of Lake Chuzenji in Tochigi Prefecture’s Nikko City lies in between the honsha (main shrine) and okumiya (rear shrine) of Futarasan Jinja Shrine. It was established in 784 after Shodo Shonin climbed to the summit of Mt. Nantai. Next to the honden (inner sanctuary) is a path (trailhead) that leads to the okumiya on the mountain’s summit, and the trail is only open from May 5 to October 25. In addition to architectural structures on the premises such as the honden and chumon (central gate), which have been designated as Important Cultural Properties, the Homotsu-kan (treasure hall) also exhibits various treasures that belong to Futarasan Jinja Shrine.
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  • Nikko Toshogu Yomei Kado
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Sannai 2301
    Nikko Toshogu Yomei Kado image
  • Three Wise Monkeys of Toshogu Shrine
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Sannai 2301
    Three Wise Monkeys of Toshogu Shrine image
  • Yudonosan-jinja Shrine
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Yunishigawa
    A Shinto shrine that is considered the Grand Guardian Gods of Yunishikawa Onsen. Located at the entrance to Yunishikawa Onsen, The hall is said to have been founded and enshrined in the late 1500s with earth brought in from Mt. Haguro. The main annual festival is held on August 17 when you can view lion dances featuring three lions performing individually on the precincts. The monument on the grounds features a haiku by the poet Seishi Yamaguchi, who was born in Kyoto Prefecture and studied under Kyoshi Takahama. It recalls how Seishi saw a lion dance there.
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  • Goryuo-jinja Shrine
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Fujihara
    A Shinto shrine located at the bottom of the winding stone steps in front of Ryuokyo Station. The small shrine honors a Dragon King, the guardian deity of Kinugawa Onsen and Kawaji Onsen. Behind the shrine is Nijimi Waterfall which got its name from the rainbow that forms when it's bathed in sunlight. You can get a magnificent up-close view of the splashing falls. It's also the starting point for the Ryuokyo Nature Study Road. Lots of tourists visit throughout the year.
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  • Taki Okami Yashiro
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    12 Reviews
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Imaichi 531

    日光東照宮などがあるエリアに向かう日光街道沿いにある神社。街道と並行して走る東武日光線だと上今市駅付近にあります。 早朝、東京から日光に向けて車を走らせていたら道の左側に神社の鳥居が見え、素敵だったのでわざわざ引き返して立ち寄りました。 ここの神社の名前は瀧尾神社で「たきのおじんじゃ」と呼びます。今市総鎮守とされ、日光東照宮に隣接する二荒山神社本社の後方(北西側)1キロほどにも同じく瀧尾神社が...

  • Futarasan jinja
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Sannai
  • Tosho Miya Akira Yo En
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Tokorono 2836-3
  • Gokoku Shrine
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Kinugawaonsen Taki
  • Hotokuninomiya Shrine
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Imaichi 743
  • Iwasaku Shrine
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    2 Reviews
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Ashiomachi Tojimo

    日光の旧市街から川の方に降りて行くとありましたが、石垣が組まれた上にこじんまりした境内。ちょっと陰気で、ジメッとした感じです。 つまり、それは古びた神社であるということなんですが、あまりすっきりはしないかも。 かつては、星の宮と呼ばれ、地元の人達が氏神として崇敬しているということです。

  • KuriyamaToshogu Shrine
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Nokado
  • Koshinyamazarutabiko Shrine
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    Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture silver mine flat
  • Tenzenkyozentatuyama
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Minamiokorogawa 2-37
  • Ninomiya Shrine
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Imaichi 743
  • Moritomo Taki Okami Yashiro
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Moritomo 995
  • Omuro Taka O Shrine
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Omuro 1619
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Most visits to Tochigi revolve around Nikko, a small city home to the spectacular, lavishly decorated Toshogu Shrine and Nikko National Park with its mountains, lakes, waterfalls, onsen, and wild monkeys. Neighboring Oku-Nikko is an extension of the fantastic scenery famous for its autumn leaves, while Tochigi’s capital, Utsunomiya, is the only place in the world where you can find oya stone beautifully exhibited in temples and the Oya History Museum.

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