basic information

Futarasan Shrine was founded in 782 by Shodo Shonin, the Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism to Nikko and who also founded nearby Rinnoji Temple.

Futarasan Shrine is dedicated to the kami ("Shinto gods") of Nikko's three most sacred mountains Mt. Nantai, Mt. Nyoho and Mt. Taro. Two more Futarasan Shrines stand at the shore of Lake Chuzenji and on the summit of Mount Nantai.

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how to get there

Futarasan Shrine stands about 200 meters west of Toshogu, a 30 minute walk or 10 minute bus ride (300 Yen one way, 500 Yen day pass, covered by the Tobu free passes) from Tobu and JR Nikko Stations.

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Hours:

Daily from 8:00 to 17:00 (until 16:00 from November through March).

Admission:

Regular Ticket:
200 Yen

Combination Ticket:
1000 Yen (also includes admission to Toshogu, Taiyuinbyo and Rinnoji.)

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Users who have been to Nikko: 525
Users who have been to Futarasan Shrine: 240

3rd of 6 most visited sights in Nikko.
72nd of 509 most visited sights nationwide.

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