Niutsuhime Shrine

Information posted on:2018.10.10

* Please understand that the latest information may be different.

First photo: Romon (summer), Second photo: The compound during the Flower Festival, Third photo: Facing the Romon from inner Torii gates (summer), Fourth photo: Main hall, Fifth photo: Rinkyo (spring), Sixth photo: Suzuhime, the God-dog

Located at the entrance to Mount Koya, it was a place of worship to be visited before making a visit of respect up the mountain. The thing that catches one's eye is the "Rinkyo", a bridge crossed by Gods which is said to have been received from Yodogimi. The view of the Romon from the Rinkyo makes a perfect photo spot.
"God-dog Suzuhime" is a Kishu dog consecrated in December 2017 in dedication to the God-dog who led Kobo-Daishi Kukai to the shrine. He visits the shrine on the 16th of every month and is free to greet the public afterwards. Please check the homepage for the schedule.

Niutsuhime Shrine

Street address	Kamiamano Katsuragi-cho 230
phone number	0736-26-0102
business hours	Corporate office response time 8: 30 ~ 16: 30 (visit is free)
home page	http://www.niutsuhime.or.jp/
Access	Open Google Maps

Street address

Kamiamano Katsuragi-cho 230

phone number

0736-26-0102

business hours

Corporate office response time 8: 30 ~ 16: 30 (visit is free)

home page

http://www.niutsuhime.or.jp/

Access

Open Google Maps

Nature

Katsuragicho、Katsuragicho

Hanazono Hydrangea Garden

Located along the Koya Ryujin Skyline and home to 1,000 blooming rhododendrons in mid-May, 3,500 blooming hydrangeas from mid-July to mid-August, and autumn leaves in the fall. You can enjoy the wild flowers and grasses of each seaso here.

Hanazonokuki Katsuragi-cho 364-26

0737-26-0888

9：30-16：30

Open from April to November

Horikoshishaku Kannnon

The principal image of this religious site is the 11-faced Goddess of Mercy which is rarely shown to the public. It is known to cast a miraculous cure to those with chronic spasms. The 600-year old camellia tree found here has been recognized by the prefecture as a natural monument. The view from within the compound located 650m above sea level is also worth checking out.

Sightseeing