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Niutsuhime Shrine

丹生都比売神社

Address: 和歌山県伊都郡かつらぎ町上天野230

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History

Niutsuhime Shrine’s origin account connects its goddess with the land of Kii and the later establishment of Kōyasan. The shrine presents these early episodes as its religious tradition.

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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

First Main Sanctuary
One of four cypress-bark-roofed main sanctuaries.
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Second Main Sanctuary
This sanctuary stands in the four-building main group.
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Third Main Sanctuary
A single-bay Kasuga-style main sanctuary.
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Fourth Main Sanctuary
This is the fourth main sanctuary.
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Tower Gate
Visitors normally worship before this vermilion gate.
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Kagami Pond
The pond lies on the shrine approach.
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Sawa Shrine
This subsidiary shrine brings together local deities.
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Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Getting there

The shrine’s first and second parking areas provide approximately 60 free spaces. The approach from Myōji Station is a two-hour hiking route requiring trekking preparation.

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Niutsuhime Shrine

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History

Explore the grounds

First Main Sanctuary

Second Main Sanctuary

Third Main Sanctuary

Fourth Main Sanctuary

Tower Gate

Kagami Pond

Sawa Shrine

Visiting information

Getting there