Nasu Shrine
栃木県
The shrine where Nasu no Yoichi prayed before his legendary arrow shot — its Momoyama tower gate is a national treasure of warrior faith
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800
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JR東北本線西那須野駅からタクシー約15分
栃木県大田原市南金丸1628
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Overview
Nasu Shrine in Minami-Kanamaru, Otawara, is a historic shrine celebrated nationwide for its association with the legendary archer Nasu no Yoichi, who is said to have prayed here for good fortune before shooting down the fan target at the Battle of Yashima in 1185. The principal deity is Emperor Ojin, and the shrine has long been revered as a guardian of martial fortune and archery. Both the main h…
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Origins
Nasu Shrine is said to have been founded around 800 CE during the Enryaku era, with some traditions holding that Fujiwara no Soen, an ancestor of the Utsunomiya clan, enshrined the deity in the Nasu region. The principal deity enshrined here is Emperor Ojin. In 1185, at the Battle of Yashima during …
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Divine Benefits
Martial Fortune
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Career Advancement
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "応神天皇"
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