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Niutsuhime Shrine
Niutsuhime Shrine Photo: Saigen Jiro CC0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Wakayama Prefecture / Katsuragi / Niutsuhime Shrine

Katsuragi, Wakayama Prefecture · Historic Site

Niutsuhime Shrine

The Niutsuhime Shrine or Nibutsuhime Shrine (丹生都比売神社, Niutsuhime-jinja, Nibutsuhime-jinja) is a Shinto shrine in located the town of Katsuragi, Ito district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is one of three shrines claiming the title of ichinomiya of Kii Province.

From the Wikipedia article “Niutsuhime Shrine” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Niutsuhime Shrine. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationKatsuragi, Wakayama Prefecture
Nearest stationKami-Kosawa Station, 2.5 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, Important Cultural Property
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Niutsuhime Shrine?
Kami-Kosawa Station. It is 2.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Niutsuhime Shrine a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, Important Cultural Property.

Nearby

Niukanshōfu Shrine
Niukanshōfu Shrine
0.0 km away · Katsuragi
Kōyasan chōishi-michi
Kōyasan chōishi-michi
0.9 km away · Katsuragi
Niusakadono Shrine
Niusakadono Shrine
2.9 km away · Katsuragi
Jison-in Temple
Jison-in Temple
4.4 km away · Kudoyama
Makiosan Myōjinsha
Makiosan Myōjinsha
5.1 km away · Kudoyama
Kōyasan Station
Kōyasan Station
6.4 km away · Kōya-chō

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Niukanshōfu Shrine: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kōyasan chōishi-michi: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Niusakadono Shrine: Naokijp (CC BY-SA 4.0), Jison-in Temple: Naokijp (CC BY-SA 4.0), Makiosan Myōjinsha: Info omcd (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kōyasan Station: KishujiRapid (CC BY-SA 4.0)