For thousands of years, the Japanese have worshiped high mountains as the dwelling place of the gods, knowing that from them came clouds, rain, snow and thunder. Futara was an early name of Mt. Nantai, one of Japan's most sacred mountains. Established in the year 767, Futara-san Shrine is quiet and lovely, sitting just in front of Lake Chuzen-ji, and at the base of Mt. Nantai. Many local gods are enshrined here. Behind the shrine is the great mountain itself.
- 1 min read
Nikko's Venerable Futara-san Shrine
An ancient place of worship at the base of Mt. Nantai
Community writer
Leave a comment
0 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Find and book quality accommodations for your next trip to Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
2-Day Hachijojima Retreat: Recharge Your Mind and Body
Tokyo - Sponsored -
2
Tokyo DisneySea "Fantasy Springs"
Chiba -
3
Convenient Bus Travel From Narita Airport to Tokyo Station
Transportation -
4
Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour
Culture -
5
At Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
Hyogo -
6
Discovering Cinnamoroll in Shinagawa City
Tokyo - Sponsored -
7
Extraordinary Experiences in the Great Nature of Izu-Oshima, the Closest Island From Central Tokyo
Tokyo - Sponsored -
8
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan-Inspired Culture & Nature Trips
Guide -
9
Hokuriku Shinkansen Extends to Tsuruga, Fukui
Fukui -
10
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan-Inspired Travel Activities
Guide
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
3
Hachiko Statue in Shibuya
Tokyo -
4
Shibuya Crossing
Tokyo -
5
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto -
6
Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
7
Guide to PASMO Cards
Guide -
8
Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
9
Kirby Cafe Tokyo
Tokyo -
10
Taylor Swift Eras Tour
Tokyo