Kanpei-taisha

Niukawakami Shrine (Lower)

丹生川上神社下社

/ Niukawakami Jinja Shimosha

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 yen
Access
See details
Hours
9:00-16:00

Overview

Niukawakami Shrine Lower enshrines Kuraokami-no-Kami, a dragon deity of water and rain. Together with the Upper and Middle shrines, it formed the triad of imperial rain-prayer shrines in the Yoshino mountains.

Enshrined Deities

Kuraokami No Kami
primary Deity

Blessings

Shrine Network

Niukawakami Lower shrine

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

34.3656, 135.7853

Physical Address

1-1 Hase, Shimoichi-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara

奈良県吉野郡下市町長谷1-1

Access

Shimoichiguchi Station (Kintetsu Yoshino Line)

Hours

9:00-16:00

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 Niukawakami Shrine (Lower)?

Niukawakami Shrine Lower enshrines Kuraokami-no-Kami, a dragon deity of water and rain. Together with the Upper and Middle shrines, it formed the triad of imperial rain-prayer shrines in the Yoshino mountains.

Where is Niukawakami Shrine (Lower) located?

Niukawakami Shrine (Lower) is located in Yoshino-gun, Shimoichi-cho, Nara. The full address is: 1-1 Hase, Shimoichi-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara.