Utsunomiya - Futaarayama Shrine
After visiting Utsunomiya Castle Park, I went to Futaarayama Shrine. As with all shrines it seems, there were many many steps!
Halfway up the steps, to the right and the left is another/different shrine called Sugahara Shrine.
At the top of the steps, is the gate to Utsunomiya Futaarayama Shrine, which was founded about 1600 years ago. The city of Utsunomiya grew up around it. Over the years, many fires destroyed different parts of the shrine. The main building burned during the Boshin War (1868-1869). The current main building was reconstructed in 1877.
To the left of the main shrine buildings is yet a third shrine, Hatsutasu Inari Shrine.
And back down again.
I enjoyed my quick visit to Utsunomiya. After the shrines, I headed back to the train station to go home. It was a good weekend trip!
8 comments:
Pamela, thank you for taking us on a mini vacation today! Your photos are wonderful, and I love learning about places I'll never have a chance to actually visit myself.
There is so much age and history here. And I love how the orange pops with the muted colors of the building. What a wonderful spot to visit.
Wonderful photos and history, climbing all those steps will keep you fit!
Hi Pamela what lovely shrines and boy thats a lot of steps xx
Pamela: The buildings are so interesting to see, oh my so many steps.
Catherine
Another interesting shrine. The view from the top of the steps looks good! Are those stone animals foxes?
Really interesting shrines. I am always fascinated by the clothing that is placed on the fox statues. These look like they have shower caps on. Thanks for sharing!
Shrines and steps really do go together. I'm glad to hear you had a good time on your trip!
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