Niukanshōfu Shrine
丹生官省符神社
- Address
- 和歌山県伊都郡九度山町慈尊院八三五番地
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History
The shrine attributes its establishment to Kūkai and stands at the entrance to the Kōyasan Chōishi-michi pilgrimage route. This foundation account is retained as shrine tradition.
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Explore the grounds
An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.
Landmarks on this map
West Main Sanctuary
Western building in the group of three north-facing Kasuga-style sanctuaries.
Central Main Sanctuary
Central building in the three-part main sanctuary group.
East Main Sanctuary
Eastern building in the trio of colorful, cypress-bark-roofed sanctuaries.
First Torii
A stone torii on the 119-step approach climbing from Jisonin.
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Visiting information
Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.
Getting there
The shrine approach includes 119 stone steps; the Chōishi-michi trail begins beside the stone torii partway up the steps.