Nikko Toshogu Shrine

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Nikko Toshogu Shrine (Photo: Steve Morton / JT)

Overview

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Address

2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi
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Hours

9:00 - 17:00 Open now

Opening Hours

  • Monday

    9:00 - 17:00

  • Tuesday

    9:00 - 17:00

  • Wednesday

    9:00 - 17:00

  • Thursday

    9:00 - 17:00

  • Friday

    9:00 - 17:00

  • Saturday

    9:00 - 17:00

  • Sunday

    9:00 - 17:00

  • Holidays

    9:00 - 17:00

Price

¥1300~

All Nikko Toshogu Shrine prices

Phone

0288-54-0560

Website

toshogu.jp

Highlights

Yomeimon

With over 500 intricate carvings, the Yonmeimon is known as one of the most beautiful gates in Japan. Rows of elaborate golden dragons are carved onto the huge gate that marks the entrance towards the main shrine building. Yonmeimon gate is rightfully designated as a National Treasure, and is also known as the “Main Gate of the Imperial Court”.

Yomeimon

Nemuri-neko

Nemurineko, or Sleeping Cat, is a detailed wooden carving by Hidari Jingoro. The carving depicts a cat falling asleep while surrounded by flowers. Nemurineko is located at the East Corridor of Toshogu Shrine, where it's easily spotted by the crowds of visitors clamoring to take a photo of it.

Nemuri-neko

Toshogu Monkeys

One of Toshogu Shrine’s most famous sights, the lifelike wooden carving of three monkeys are located at the stable building within the complex. The monkeys represent those who hear, speak, and see no evil — a common saying in East Asian culture.

Toshogu Monkeys

Futarasan Shrine's Shinkyo Bridge.

Standing at the entrance to Nikko's shrines, this sacred bridge actually belongs to Futarasan Shrine, however, visitors to Nikko Toshogu Shrine will cross it. It is considered one of the three finest bridges in Japan.

Futarasan Shrine's Shinkyo Bridge.

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