Shingu Kumano Shrine ”Nagatoko”

Description

The Nagatoko is said to have been built in 1055 on orders from Minamoto no Yoriyoshi. Forty-four massive pillars support the building, following an architectural style based on nobles' residences in the Heian period. The shrine was also used as training venue for ascetic monks.

Location Information

• Address

  2258, Kumano, Keitokumachishinguu, Kitakata-shi, Fukushima, 966-0923

• Nearest Station

  Kitakata Station
  ･ Ban-etsusai Line
  10 minutes by car

• Phone Number

  0241-23-0775

  Available languages

  only in Japanese

• Hours

  8:30am - 5:00pm

• Closed

  None
  *December-March: Monday-Friday*Open on holidays

Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.

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