Futarasan Shrine

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Futarasan Shrine
二荒山神社
The Sacred Bridge, part of the Futarasan Shrine.
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Dedicated to Ōkuninushi
Tagorihime
Ajisukitakahikone
Founded 767
Founder(s) Shōdō Shōnin
Address Nikkō, Tochigi
Phone 0288-54-0535
Website 日光二荒山神社 Homepage

Portal:Shinto

The honden (main hall) lies within the enclosure.
The honden (main hall) lies within the enclosure.

Futarasan Shrine (二荒山神社 Futarasan Jinja?) is a Shinto shrine in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. To distinguish it from the shrine in nearby Utsunomiya, it is also called Nikkō Futarasan Shrine. It enshrines three deities: Ōkuninushi, Tagorihime, and Ajisukitakahikone. It was founded in 767 by Shōdō shōnin (勝道上人).

Futarasan Shrine is located between Tōshōgū and Taiyū-in Mausoleum. Many visitors go to all three, as well as Rinnō-ji.

Together with Nikkō Tōshō-gū and Rinnō-ji, it forms the Temples and Shrines of Nikko UNESCO World Heritage Site. The shrine possesses two swords that are National treasures of Japan. Additionally, dozens of buildings and cultural artifacts are listed as Important Cultural Assets.

The Sacred Bridge (神橋 shinkyō?) crossing the Daiya River belongs to the Futarasan Shrine.

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Coordinates: 36°45′30″N, 139°35′47″E