Takino’o Shrine [Tochigi]

【Takino’o Shrine summary】

Takio Shrine was founded in 820 (Konin 11). It is said that Kobo Daishi Kukai built the shrine to worship the god of Mt. It is a separate shrine of Nikko Futarasan Shrine.

Nikko Futarasan jinja Shrine [Tochigi]

The deity is Tagorihime no Mikoto = Mt.

【Takino’o Shrine road approaching a shrine】

The waterfall next to the shrine is called Shiraito Falls. The sound of the waterfall is cool as it cruises down the mountain.

The approach to the temple was along the river and was beautifully covered with moss, probably due to the high humidity.

In front of the gate is the “Torii (gate for testing one’s luck),” which is said to bring good luck if a stone is thrown three times through the small hole in the torii (gate) and even one stone passes through the hole. The torii gate and stone pavement are designated as National Important Cultural Properties.

【Takino’o Shrine tower gate】

The gate was moved in 1697 and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. It is designated as a National Important Cultural Property.

【Takino’o Shrine main shrine】

I forgot to take a picture, but there is a door on the back side of the main hall, which is supposed to allow visitors to worship Mt. Behind this main shrine there is a sanbonsugi (sacred tree). This tree is also designated as a national important cultural property.

Viewed from the side, it has a solid configuration of a tower gate, worship hall, and main shrine.

【Takino’o Shrine Munnenbashi Bridge】

To get to Sanbonsugi (sacred tree), one crosses this bridge, which can be crossed with a single step. It was originally thought that crossing this bridge was a way to purify oneself in order to worship the sacred mountain, Mt. Nowadays, it is said that if you cross the bridge in the same number of steps as your age, you will receive the same blessing as if you had climbed Mt.

The present Munnen Bridge was rebuilt in 1677 and is the oldest stone bridge in Tochigi Prefecture with a definite date, and is designated as a national important cultural property.

【Takino’o Shrine Sanbonsugi (sacred tree)】

It is said that Princess Tashin girl deity descended at the site of these three cedars.

It is enshrined as the sacred tree of Takio Shrine.

【Takino’o Shrine Kodaneishi】

There is a stone torii gate and a sacred stone surrounded by a stone fence.

Since ancient times, it has been said that if one prays to this stone for a child to be born, he or she will be blessed with a child and have a safe delivery.

【Takino’o Shrine Nearby attractions】

Shinbashi Bridge, Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Nikko Futarasan Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, Taiyuin

Shinkyo Bridge [Tochigi]

Nikko Toshogu Shrine [Tochigi]

Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple and Taiyuin [Tochigi]

Nikko Futarasan jinja Shrine [Tochigi]

【Takino’o Shrine Access】

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Nikko Futarasan jinja Shrine [Tochigi] Nikko Toshogu Shrine [Tochigi] Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple and Taiyuin [Tochigi] Shinkyo Bridge [Tochigi]