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Futarasan Shrine
# 3   of 13 sights
in Nikko

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.

How to get there
Futarasan Shrine stands about 200 meters west of Toshogu, a 30-40 minute walk or 10 minute bus ride (300 yen one way, 500 yen day pass, covered by the free passes) from Tobu and JR Nikko Stations.

How to get to and around Nikko

Hours and Fees
Hours:8:00 to 17:00 (until 16:00 from November through March)
Closed:No closing days
Admission:200 yen
1000 yen (combination ticket that also covers Toshogu, Rinnoji and Taiyuinbyo)

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