Private Morning Hike Around Nikko Toshogu Shrine

Itinerary : 9:00 Meet at Nikko Toshogu Shrine Five-story Pagoda Hiking Route Nikko Toshogu Five-story Pagoda → Takino Inari Jinja Shrine → Futarasan-Jinja Shrine → Nikko Toshogu Five-story Pagoda 11:30 Dismiss at Nikko Toshogu Shrine Five-story Pagoda *Hiking may take approximately 1.5 to 2 times longer than usual depends on weather conditions, congestion, and probabilities of birds’ occurrence About Nikko Toshogu Most buildings of the shrine where Tokugawa Ieyasu is dedicated to, were rebuilt during the "Great Reconstruction of Kanei/Kan'ei no Taizukuri" by the 3rd Shogun Iemitsu in Kan'ei 13 (1636). 55 buildings lining the precincts of it, including eight national treasures and 34 important cultural properties. The buildings are decorated with lacquer and brilliant colors by master craftsmen from all over Japan. Numerous sculptures are displayed on the pillars. Mar.~ Apr.: Black kite・Japanese pygmy woodpecker・Brown-eared bulbul・Brown dipper・Eurasian wren

Tagorihime-no-Mikoto, concubine of Ōnamuchi-no- Mikoto (the main enshrined deity of Futarasan Shrine), has been enshrined in the associated shrine. This shrine is popular since it brings benefits. Especially the "Luck-testing torii gate", which is said to bring good luck if you can throw stones into a small hole in the torii gate for 3 times and at least 1 passes through the hole. And the "Offspring stone", which is said to be blessed with good children and easy delivery. Also the "Marriage bamboo", which is said to make you a good matchmaking if you pray to a bamboo grass. May~ Aug.: Blue-and-white flycatcher・Narcissus flycatcher・Eastern crowned-warbler・Ashy minivet・Asian brown flycatcher・Japanese thrush, etc.

One of the three sub-shrines that form Nikko Futarasan-jinja Shrine, Chugushi is situated on the shore of Lake Chuzenji, between the main and upper shrines. Chugushi was established in the 8th century and is dedicated to Mt. Nantai. The shrine is a popular place for those seeking a romantic match!