Utsunomiya Futaarayama Shrine

Shrine

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This shrine to the 2,486-meter-high sacred mountain Mt. Futaara is also the tutelary shrine of Nikko. The temple's massive precinct covers some 3,400 hectares that includes the Nikko Mountains, which are part of Nikko National Park, as well as the Kegon Falls, the descending Irohazaka route, and Shinkyo Bridge, an important cultural asset.

Spot details

Address: Tochigi Utsunomiya-shi Baba Dori 1-1-1
Area: Utsunomiya Area
Phone: 0286225271
Hours: [Reception hours] 8:30-15:50
[Prayer Hours] Every 30 minutes from 9:00 (Last 16:00)
*Subject to change due to coronavirus
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Firstfruits fee] From 5,000yen for individuals
Parking Lot: Available(300spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

In middle of city

Reviewedï¼2020.05.14

This ancient shrine is in middle of city, and is pretty peaceful as well.Need to climb a few stairs to reach the top, isnt much of a problem for anyone with average health.The compound is also...
Ancient shrine in the midst of the city center

Reviewedï¼2020.03.31

Begin at the giant torii on street level and climb up a very long, steep set of stairs to approach the entrance gate to shrine. Before you get to this, there are lanterns and statues off to the side...
Great spot to check out in utsunomiya.... beautiful!

Reviewedï¼2019.04.28

On a recent business trip to utsunomiya I had a spare hour and walked over to this shrine. It was a wonderful place and an easy walk from the train station.We were fortunate to see this place...