Kokuhei Chusha Ichinomiya (Shimotsuke Province (one of claimants))

Utsunomiya Futarayama Shrine

宇都宮二荒山神社

/ Utsunomiya Futarayama Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
15 min walk
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Standing on a hill in central Utsunomiya, this shrine competes with the Nikko Futarasan for the title of ichinomiya of Shimotsuke Province. It gives the city of Utsunomiya its name.

History

Founding

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Documented
838

Source: Record of relocation to current site

Enshrined Deities

Toyoki Irihiko No Mikoto
primary Deity

Blessings

Shrine Network

Futarasan related

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

36.5590, 139.8860

Physical Address

1-1-1 Babadori, Utsunomiya, Tochigi

栃木県宇都宮市馬場通り1-1-1

Access

Utsunomiya Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen)

15 min walk

Hours

Open daily

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Utsunomiya Futarayama Shrine?

Standing on a hill in central Utsunomiya, this shrine competes with the Nikko Futarasan for the title of ichinomiya of Shimotsuke Province. It gives the city of Utsunomiya its name.

Where is Utsunomiya Futarayama Shrine located?

Utsunomiya Futarayama Shrine is located in Utsunomiya, Tochigi. The full address is: 1-1-1 Babadori, Utsunomiya, Tochigi.