Chugushi Shrine is located on the foot of Mt. Nantai, north side of Lake Chuzenji. The Chugushi literally means middle shrine. It is located in between Oku-miya shrine on the top of the Mt. Nantai and Main shrine in the central Nikko. Shamon Shoudou built a shrine to enshrine Futara-gongen avatar after he arrived the top of Mt. Nantai. This is the beginning of Chugushi Shrine. Futarasan Shrine and Chugushi Shrine enshrine the same three gods such as Oonamuchino-mikoto, Tagorihimeno-mikoto and Ajisukitakahikoneno-mikoto.

The Ohmunachino-mikoto is the God, who made the country. The Tagorihimeno-mikoto is a wife of the Ohmunachino-mikoto. Also, the Ajisuki-takahikoneno-mikoto is a god of cultivation and agriculture.
Honden main hall, Sukibei transparent fence, Karamon gate, Haiden Oratory, Hama Torii gate are designated as important cultural property. Also, there is Tohaimon gate on the right side of Honden main hall. You can climb Mt. Nantai from the gate, and go up to the Oku-miya Shrine, which is located on the top of Mt. Nantai.

There are two entrances to the sanctuary. One is a Torii gate, which is located on the east front approach in Chuzenji spa. Another entrance is called Hama-torii gate in the lakeside of Chuzenji. You will find the gate, which is supported by eight pillars when you go upstairs. Then you will arrive Karamon gate through Shamusho office, Nikko Lantern, Temizusha water house and Inari Shrine.