Fuefuki-jinja Shrine｜Nara area｜Sightseeing｜Tourist Information｜Japan Heritage: Katsuragi Shugen—The birthplace of Shugendo, a tradition passed down through generations of believers and villagers

Fans of Demon Slayer flock to this shrine because its name uses the same kanji as a demon-slaying technique featured in the manga

Quaint stone steps leading to the main hall

Many visit to obtain a goshuin, a stamp that proves they’ve made a pilgrimage to the shrine

The principal deities here are Honoikazuchi no Okami and Ameno Kaguyama no Mikoto. The shrine is affectionately called Fuefuki-jinja by the locals, and it has been a guardian of the area for 2,000 years. In recent times, its association with the popular manga series Demon Slayer has brought many fans from far and wide.

Inquiries	0745-62-5024
Address	448 Fuefuki, Katsuragi-shi, Nara Prefecture
Access	10 min. drive from Katsuragi IC on Minamihanna Road
Hours	Open 24 hours (goshuin offered from 8:30 to 16:30)
Closed	Open year-round
Parking	20 spaces

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