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Nikko Toshogu Shrine

日光東照宮

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UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural SitesTemples

Open today at 9:00-17:00

Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hour

Address:

2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, JapanMap

Phone+81 288-54-0560

What travelers say:

As it has been one of the World Heritage, this place will not let you down .The architecture and details of the temple and shrine is very beautiful and mesmerizing.Currently it is autumn in Japan and time for seeing momiji, Nikko is well known for its beauty in autumn.I recommend to go there if you come to Japan in Autumn.

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Nikko Toshogu Shrine Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions

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There are many Toshogu Shrines all over Japan, but the one located in Nikko City is the head office, and it is also the tomb of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. When you come to Toshogu Shrine, you can admire the exquisite woodworking carvings of Japan's Edo period. One of the more famous ones is in a stable, carved with three monkeys covering their eyes, ears and mouths with their claws. The Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Rinnoji Temple and Futarayama Shrine, together known as "Two Shrines and One Temple", has been included in the World Heritage List as part of "Shrines and Temples in Nikko".

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Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023

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Dongzhao Palace is located in the foothills of Nikko Mountain (also known as Nikko Lianshan, consisting of Men's Mountain, Nvfeng Mountain and Taro Mountain). The architectural style is "Right Present" and "Gossip", which is to use a large number of stone as the foundation and then cooperate with wooden structure; The structure of the former and the latter two buildings is the structure of the former and the latter, which means that the entire Dongzhao Palace has the distinction of the front and rear (inner) halls in addition to stone as the foundation. The social style of Dongzhao Palace is the official currency society of the other, and the routine sacrifice dates are May 17 and May 18 every year. The temple is also next to the temple of the Wheel and the Nikko Erhuangshan Shrine, known as the "Nikko Shrine and the Temple". It is included in the World Heritage List as part of the "Nikko Shrine and the Temple".

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2023

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The Nikko Tozawa Palace, located in Hemu Prefecture, is the main society, the main sacrifice society is Tozawa Daquan, built in honor of Tokugawa family! It is Japan's world cultural heritage, there are various festivals every year, and it always feels like a holiday to come here!

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022

澄Ann

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Very magnificent place, worth a lifetime visit

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023

KOKORO

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A relatively cold Japanese shrine, with a history of up to 400 years, Dongzhao Palace is very magnificent, many places made of ancient wood, very spectacular.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023