Nikko National Park - Futaarasan Shrine

The Futaarasan Shrine, founded by Shodo in 784 and rebuilt in 1619, is dedicated to the divine couple Onamuchi and Tagorihime and their son Ajisukitakahikone, the divinities of Mount Nantai (formerly called Mount Futaarasan), to the west of Nikko. It consists of the Main Shrine, Honsha; an upper shrine, Okumiya, on the summit of the hill; and the Middle Shrine, Chugushi, on Lake Chuzenji, built for the convenience of pilgrims who could not climb the hill.

The shrine consists of a Cult Hall, a Chinese-style gate (Karamon) and the Honden (Main Hall), where in return for an appropriate offering the Kagura cult dance will be performed by young girls.