Suburbs of Tokyo｜Nikko・Futarasan Shrine Visitor Ticket

Book Futarasan Shrine tickets through Traviia to enjoy the current world heritage and important cultural heritage. The shrine houses important cultural properties such as two precious swords and various other swords. The "Nikkoyamachi" within the shrine is also listed as a national historic site, adding to its historical significance.

Attractions

The sacred bridge located at the entrance of Nikko Futarasan Shrine has a beautiful and bright vermilion appearance. It was once known as the "Imperial Bridge" and "Mountain Suga Snake Bridge," and is a designated national important cultural property in Japan.

Shenqiao Crossing Bridge

This bridge, also referred to as the "Royal Bridge" or "Mountain Suga Snake Bridge," was registered as a national important cultural property in December 1999. It belongs to Nikko Futarasan Shrine and is recognized as World Heritage.

Bridge Details

• The bridge measures 28 meters in length, 7.4 meters in width, and stands 10.6 meters above the water.
• It features 10 main columns on its railings, each adorned with imitation orbs.
• The inside of the bridge plate is painted with black lacquer, while the rest is coated with vermilion lacquer, offering a rich Japanese aesthetic.

Constructed at the end of the Nara period according to mysterious traditions, it was revered as a sacred bridge. Since its reconstruction in 1636, it has been used exclusively for Shinto rituals and other significant gatherings. General civilians can only use the fake bridge (Sunko Bridge) located downstream.

The sacred bridge opened to the public in 1973 to commemorate the 1,200th anniversary of Nanti Mountain's founding and underwent extensive renovations in 1997.

Shinen

"Shinen" is situated on the left side of Futarasan Shrine and serves as a worship area. It houses various important cultural properties, including Tang Dynasty bronze spring lanterns known for their mysterious changes when lit, along with numerous knife marks. Other notable features include Hie Shrine, shrines, Daikokuden, bamboo trees near Erhuang Spirit Spring that are believed to bless marriages, and spiritual stones associated with childbirth.

This area is a popular energy attraction. The distance between Shinbashi Bridge and Shinen Garden is approximately 1.2 kilometers.

Visit Information

The actual visit time will vary depending on the season, and it may be impossible to visit due to unforeseen circumstances. Visiting the sacred bridge typically takes about 10 to 30 minutes, while a tour of Shenyuan Garden lasts around 30 to 60 minutes.

For more information, you can visit the official website at http://www.futarasan.jp/ or contact them by telephone at 0288-54-0535.