Niukanshōfu Shrine
丹生官省符神社
This shrine, dedicated to Koyasan's guardian deities, is a first stop for hikers.
What it is
- Shrine, originally Sarutahiko Shrine, built in 816.
- Moved to current location in 1541 due to flooding.
- Dedicated to guardian deities Niutsuhime and Takanomiko.
- Home to 52 different deities.
What to see
- Three main shaden halls.
- Smaller altars around the grounds.
Getting there
- Situated at the beginning of the Choishi Michi (Stone Marker Trail).
In detail
This shrine, originally called Sarutahiko Shrine, was built in 816. It has been in its current location since 1541, when it was moved from its former location near the Kinokawa River to keep it safe from the regular flooding. After the move, the shrine’s name was changed to Niukanshofu Shrine.
The site is mainly dedicated to the two guardian deities of Koyasan, the goddess Niutsuhime and her son Takanomiko (Kariba Myojin). It was the latter who, according to legend, sent his two dogs to help the priest Kukai (known posthumously as Kobo Daishi; 774–835) find the exact spot to build his center for Buddhist studies. This shrine is also home to 52 different deities enshrined within the three main shaden halls and smaller altars around the grounds.
The shrine is situated at the beginning of the Choishi Michi (Stone Marker Trail). Those hiking to Koyasan stop by the main hall of the shrine to pay their respects to the guardian deities before starting their journey.
Text: 観光庁 地域観光資源の多言語解説文データベース. Reproduced unchanged. The notes above were written from that text by Japan Gems.
Where it is
和歌山県伊都郡九度山町慈尊院835 Open in Google Maps
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