Mononobe Shrine

What it is

• An ancient Shikinaisha and Echigo-no-kuni Ninomiya shrine.
• Dedicated to Futata-no-Ame-no-Mononobe-no-Mikoto.
• Also known as Futata Mononobe Shrine or Futata Shrine.

What to see

• Main hall is a three-bay nagare-zukuri style building.
• Main hall is a Niigata Prefecture designated cultural property.
• Two wooden komainu statues are cultural properties.
• Shrine possesses 443 scrolls of the Great Prajnaparamita Sutra.
• Associated with the Futata Castle ruins.

When to go

• Spring and autumn festivals are held annually.
• Special ritual called O-yumi-hajime-sai.

Getting there

• Nearest station is Raihai Station on the JR Echigo Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.