Nikko · Irohazaka road and Chuzenji Onsen
Futarasan Shrine Chugushi
How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24
Photo: Saigen Jiro・CC0
A shrine on the north shore of Lake Chuzenji at the foot of Mt. Nantai. It is also the starting point for climbing the mountain.
- Nearest station
- About 55 minutes by bus; the stop is right by the shrine
- Hours
- Apr–Oct 8:00–17:00; Nov–Mar 9:00–16:00
- Admission
- Shrine visit free. Climbing Mt. Nantai: adults (high school and up) ¥1,000, younger students free (cash only)
What to see
- Climbing Mt. Nantai: the season is 25 April to 11 November. The gate opens at 6 a.m. and registration is 6:00 to noon. The round trip takes 6 to 7 hours with no water or toilets on the way.
- A scenic spot on the north shore of Lake Chuzenji at the foot of Mt. Nantai.
- Treasure hall: displays the shrine's treasures; closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Seasons
- Mt. Nantai can be climbed only from 25 April to 11 November each year.
History
It is called Chuguushi ("middle shrine") because it lies between the inner shrine at the summit of Mt. Nantai and the main shrine in Nikko town.
Getting there
About 55 minutes by bus from JR Nikko or Tobu-Nikko Station toward Yumoto Onsen. The "Futarasan Jinja Chuguushi" stop is right by the shrine.
Address：2484 Chugushi, Nikko, Tochigi
Before you go
The treasure hall is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (Thursday if one is a holiday). Mt. Nantai is the shrine's sacred mountain and is closed to climbers outside the season.
Lake Chuzenji area (about 50 min by bus)
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Nearby sights
← Nikko guide: trains from Tokyo
Sources
Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.
- 日光二荒山神社（公式）（checked 2026-10-24）
- 日光市観光協会（日光二荒山神社中宮祠）（checked 2026-10-24）
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