S P O T ／ SPOT-110
Sacred & Strange
Nagusa Megaliths and Itsukushima Shrine
名草の巨石群・厳島神社なぐさのきょせきぐん・いつくしまじんじゃ
A field of megaliths spreading behind Itsukushima Shrine in Nagusa, Ashikaga. The city's official page describes the cluster as a nationally rare example of 'onion-skin' weathering in granite, with notable features including the Osonaeishi — over 11 meters tall and more than 30 meters in circumference, traditionally used for a 'rebirth' passage — and the Benkei no Tewari-ishi (Benkei's split stone). The site combines natural wonder with iwakura-style stone worship.
N O P H O T O
H I G H L I G H T S
Highlights
- 01The Osonaeishi — over 11 m tall and 30+ m in circumference, used for a 'rebirth' passage
- 02A nationally rare granite outcrop showing classic 'onion-skin' spheroidal weathering
- 03An iwakura-style sacred space deep in the precincts of Itsukushima Shrine
A C C E S S ／ M E T A
Essentials
- Location
- Tochigi Prefecture Ashikaga City
- Address
- 栃木県足利市名草上町4990
- Fee
- 無料
- Hours
- 24時間、日中推奨
- Status
- 現存
R E F E R E N C E