Niukanshōfu Shrine

The Niukanshōfu Shrine features traditional Kasuga-zukuri architecture with wooden structures and distinct red elements typical of Japanese religious buildings.

The religious complex was established in 816 by Kūkai, a central figure in Japanese Buddhism who integrated Buddhist and Shinto practices in the region.

The shrine stands as a testament to Japanese spiritual traditions, serving as a place of worship and celebration for local festivals throughout the year.

Visitors can reach the shrine through established pilgrimage routes in the Kii Mountain Range, with dedicated paths connecting to neighboring religious sites.

The shrine holds dual recognition as both an Important Cultural Property of Japan and a component of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Location: Kudoyama

Inception: 816

Founders: Kūkai

Architectural style: Kasuga-zukuri

Part of: Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi

Address: 和歌山県伊都郡九度山町慈尊院835

Website: http://niujinja.sakura.ne.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.25857,135.51500

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:03