Nikko Tosho-gu Shrine, A Sanctuary of Edo Craftsmanship and Serenity

Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko City, Yamauchi 2301
Must-see attractions when visiting Nikko
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Introduction

Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Japan is one of the most important Toshogu Shrines in the country and also serves as the tomb of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Here, you can admire the highest level of craftsmanship in Edo period wooden carvings, with one of the most famous being the three monkeys carved in a stable, representing the proverb "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil". Next to Toshogu Shrine, there are also Rinno-ji Temple and Nikko Futarasan Shrine, collectively known as "Two Shrines and One Temple of Nikko", which are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Address
Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko City, Yamauchi 2301
Opening hours
From April 1st to October 31st (8:00-17:00)
From November 1st to March 31st (8:00-16:00)
Admission stops 30 minutes before closing.
Transportation
Leaving the Temple of Wheel-King and heading north, it takes only 5 minutes to arrive.