Futarasan Temple
Description:
Futarasan Temple is a Shinto sanctuary that expresses the idea of nature worship, is part of the Tosegu complex and is located near the Tokagawa Mausoleum. This is a wooden chapel, near which there are pagan prayers for health, well-being, knowledge, etc. The founder is considered a monk - Sedo Senin, he brought Buddhism to Nikko, and also founded the temple of Rinno-ji.
Futarasan is dedicated to 3 deities living in the sacred mountains of Nikko. Futarasan is an alternative name for Mount Nantai (the most important of the three). Nearby is the Sinke Bridge belonging to the Futarasan Temple. This temple was included in the UNESCO list. Futarasan is located between Tosegu and Iemitsu Tokugawa Taiyunbe Mausoleum.
On holidays, ritual kagura dances are held. The temple is open daily from 8:00 to 17:00, and from November to March until 16:00.