Torii

Entrance to the Utsunomiya Family shrine. The Utsunomiya clan ruled our prefecture during fuedal times. We visited local temples and shrines on New Year's day, in the Mashiko neighborhood

 

 

Main Shrine Building

 

 

Closeup of thatch

 

Utsunomiya Family Jinja

This is an old style thatched Shrine building.

 

Small Shrine Building.

 

Jizo?

At first glance, from a distance, we thought this pump was a Buddhist statue.

 

Inside the Temple, assoicated with the Utsunomiya family

 

Stairs, Looking down from the Jinja

 

Jean, Utsunomiya Family Jinja

 

Close-up!

 

Jinji in Town. Year of the Dog.