Kokuhei Chusha

Tsukubasan Shrine

筑波山神社

/ Tsukubasan Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
See details
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Mount Tsukuba's distinctive twin peaks represent Japan's creator couple, Izanagi and Izanami, with the male peak (Nantai) and female peak (Nyotai) each housing a summit shrine. The mountain has been an object of worship for approximately 3,000 years.

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Creator deity; god of creation, life, and purification

primary Deity

Creator goddess; goddess of creation, death, and the underworld

Blessings

Shrine Network

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

36.2240, 140.1010

Physical Address

1 Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki

茨城県つくば市筑波1番地

Historical Province

Hitachi

Access

Tsukuba Station (Tsukuba Express)

Hours

Open daily

Bus

Bus to Tsukuba Shrine Iriguchi (40 min)

Best Times to Visit

springautumn

Accessibility

Limited - mountain location

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Tsukubasan Shrine?

Mount Tsukuba's distinctive twin peaks represent Japan's creator couple, Izanagi and Izanami, with the male peak (Nantai) and female peak (Nyotai) each housing a summit shrine. The mountain has been an object of worship for approximately 3,000 years.

Where is Tsukubasan Shrine located?

Tsukubasan Shrine is located in Tsukuba, Ibaraki. The full address is: 1 Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki.

What deities are enshrined at Tsukubasan Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Izanagi no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto.