Ichinomiya Nukisaki Shrine

What it is

• Shrine dedicated to Futsunushi-no-kami and Hime-Okami.
• First mentioned in historical records in 806.
• Designated a National Treasure in 1871.
• Known as a 'kudari-miya' or descending shrine.

What to see

• Main hall, worship hall, and tower gate are Important Cultural Properties.
• Main hall is a unique two-story 'Nukisaki-zukuri' structure.
• Chokushimon gate opens three times a year.
• Fujitasugi cedar tree is said to be 1200 years old.

When to go

• Special Shinto rituals, including deer divination, are performed.
• A Shikinen Sengu ritual is conducted every 12 years.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.