Kokuhei Chusha Ichinomiya (Kozuke Province)

Nukisaki Shrine

Nukisaki Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Acces
15 min walk
Horaires
Open daily

Vue d'ensemble

The ichinomiya of Kozuke Province is architecturally unique: worshippers ascend to the main gate, then descend steps to reach the main hall below, making it one of Japan's three 'kudari-miya' (descending shrines). The deity Hime Okami was especially revered in Tomioka for her connection to silk farming and weaving.

Histoire

Fondation

📜Selon la tradition
531 [安閑天皇元年]

Reseau de sanctuaires

A savoir

💡

It is one of only three 'descending shrines' in Japan, where you go down stairs to reach the main hall — the opposite of normal shrine architecture.

Source: documented

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

36.2430, 138.8940

Physical Address

1535 Ichinomiya, Tomioka, Gunma

Province historique

Kozuke

Acces

Joshu-Ichinomiya Station (Joshin Railway)

15 min walk

Horaires

Open daily

Meilleure saison

autumn

Accessibilite

No - stairs required

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

Contenu redige par l'equipe editoriale de Jinja DB

What is Nukisaki Shrine?

The ichinomiya of Kozuke Province is architecturally unique: worshippers ascend to the main gate, then descend steps to reach the main hall below, making it one of Japan's three 'kudari-miya' (descending shrines). The deity Hime Okami was especially revered in Tomioka for her connection to silk farming and weaving.

Where is Nukisaki Shrine located?

Nukisaki Shrine is located in Tomioka, Gunma. The full address is: 1535 Ichinomiya, Tomioka, Gunma.

What deities are enshrined at Nukisaki Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Futsunushi no Kami, Ichikishimahime no Mikoto.