Nikko Futarasan Shrine
Nikko Futarasan Shrine
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TK_NGTT
Yokohama, Japan4,257 contributions
Aug 2023
Located to the west of Toshogu Shrine, it is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site "Shrines and Temples of Nikko" along with Rinno-ji Temple, which was founded at the same time. With a history of over 1200 years, it has become popular in recent years for its blessings of good fortune and matchmaking. Nikko Futarasan Shrine regards Mt. Nantai as its sacred mountain. Futarasan is the ancient name of Mt. Nantai, and is said to have originated from "Pudding", where Kannon Bodhisattva lives, and the place name "Nikko" is said to have been born from the on-reading "Niko" of "Futara".
It is said that the founder of Mount Nikko was the monk Shodo (735-817), who was active from the Nara period to the early Heian period. In 766 (Tenpyo Jingo 2), he crossed the Otani River flowing from Kegon Falls, built a hermitage within Mount Nikko, and named it Shiunryuji Temple (later Shihonryuji Temple). The following year, he built a small shrine to worship Mount Futara next to it. This is the current branch shrine, Hongu Shrine, which led to Futarasan Shrine. Katsudo successfully reached the summit of Futarasan in 782 (the first year of the Enryaku era). He built the Okumiya shrine on the mountain, and then the Chugushi shrine on the shores of Lake Chuzenji. Just before the entrance to the shrine grounds, on the right, there is an oak tree with branches extending from the trunk of a cedar. The sight of different species of trees together seems to offer the power to bring about good luck in finding love.
It is said that the founder of Mount Nikko was the monk Shodo (735-817), who was active from the Nara period to the early Heian period. In 766 (Tenpyo Jingo 2), he crossed the Otani River flowing from Kegon Falls, built a hermitage within Mount Nikko, and named it Shiunryuji Temple (later Shihonryuji Temple). The following year, he built a small shrine to worship Mount Futara next to it. This is the current branch shrine, Hongu Shrine, which led to Futarasan Shrine. Katsudo successfully reached the summit of Futarasan in 782 (the first year of the Enryaku era). He built the Okumiya shrine on the mountain, and then the Chugushi shrine on the shores of Lake Chuzenji. Just before the entrance to the shrine grounds, on the right, there is an oak tree with branches extending from the trunk of a cedar. The sight of different species of trees together seems to offer the power to bring about good luck in finding love.
Written August 8, 2023
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k_matsu132
Kushiro, Japan22,596 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
After visiting Nikko Toshogu Shrine, I headed towards Futarasan Shrine via Kamishindo. As I entered the shrine grounds through the first torii gate, I was greeted by giant cedar trees on both sides, and after climbing a short distance, I came across the beautiful, elegant main hall.
The object of worship at Futarasan Shrine is Mount Nantai, which stands at an altitude of 2,486m. This was the first time I learned that Mount Nantai is also known as Mount Futara.
The object of worship at Futarasan Shrine is Mount Nantai, which stands at an altitude of 2,486m. This was the first time I learned that Mount Nantai is also known as Mount Futara.
Written June 20, 2024
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chowso
Gloucester, UK1,758 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We went to this shrine because it was so close to the other shrines we visited. It's a collection of many small shrines and it's very old, but it wasn't as impressive as a lot of others we saw. For religious reasons it's probably very significant and much more worthy of visiting, but for a casual tourist it's not as interesting.
Written April 28, 2024
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jk-liu
Taichung, Taiwan1,866 contributions
Oct 2019
The temple located near Tosho-gu temple sight. We visited all around the area spent half a day.
Nature beauties and large trees let’s relax and get a refresh in mind there. We spent around two hours to walk all the area. It’s very close to the natural forest.
Nature beauties and large trees let’s relax and get a refresh in mind there. We spent around two hours to walk all the area. It’s very close to the natural forest.
Written November 6, 2019
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Hiroaosta
Dalian, China2,078 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
二荒山神社 Futarasan Shrine is famous for Matchmaking shrine.
There are some interesting things.
It’s very close from 日光東照宮 Nikko Toshogu.
There are some interesting things.
It’s very close from 日光東照宮 Nikko Toshogu.
Written October 8, 2019
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Link2Leo
Yokohama, Japan180 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
I have been in Japan for over 20 years and have seen countless shrines so I was hesitant to shell out another entrance fee after visiting overpriced Toshogu but this shrine was remarkably unique, especially for kids there are some games included in the shrines and a huge tree trunk for kids to crawl through.
Written April 2, 2019
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Matt W
San Jose, CA116 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
Even though it was only ¥200 to enter, it didn't seem worth it because there's not much to see past the ticket gate right now. Not sure when construction will be done, but this is a site you could easily skip, or just take some pictures from outside the ticket gate.
Written July 10, 2016
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Lynkster
Australia248 contributions
Aug 2011 • Couples
One of three Futarasan shrines dedicated to the gods of the nearby sacred peaks, this is not as grand as the other temple complexes, but still possesses a quiet and more spiritual atmosphere, probably due to being less popular. While the others are Buddhist temples, this is a Shinto shrine (despite being founded by a Buddhist monk), and as such many of the trees are revered, encircled by sacred ropes and paper charms. Some national treasures are housed here, like a impossibly long sword reputedly used to kill a notorious demon.
Take a break from the frenetic pace at the other temples and rest a while here, and relax a while among the tall and ancient pines, especially when the sun is low in the horizon, bathing the scenery in a golden glow.
Take a break from the frenetic pace at the other temples and rest a while here, and relax a while among the tall and ancient pines, especially when the sun is low in the horizon, bathing the scenery in a golden glow.
Written January 31, 2012
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Christophe D
Brussels, Belgium134 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
A little bit outside of the main path lies this temple. As a result, less crowded but worth a visit for the shines in their forest environment
Written April 10, 2019
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Chase V
Oklahoma City, OK779 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
In the area this is the highest up. Take the bus from the station to here so that the rest of the trip is walking downhill as you see the other sites. It’s beautiful. Tokugawa imetsu has a great shrine area, and it’s a nice warmup for what you will see with a 5 minute scenic walk to Tosho gu. The entrance fee is 550 yen with a few sets of stairs. There’s numerous Japanese lanterns and beautiful colored ornate gates to photograph
Written March 21, 2019
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