Nikko Toshogu Shrine
from $11.66
- Entry fees included
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Highlights
- Explore the resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. Admire the rich carvings, gold decorations, and intricate architecture.
- See famous features like the “Three Wise Monkeys” and the “Sleeping Cat” carvings.
- Walk through peaceful forest surroundings that add to the spiritual atmosphere. Experience a blend of history, religion, and artistic beauty.
- Visit one of Japan’s most famous and beautifully decorated shrines in Nikko.
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What to expect
There are multiple locations across Japan.Toshogu ShrineHowever, the headquarters is located in Nikko, which is also the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. When visitingNikko Toshogu ShrineHere, you can admire exquisite wood carvings from Japan's Edo period. One particularly famous piece is in a stable, featuring three monkeys covering their eyes, ears, and mouths with their paws. This symbolizes the Confucian teaching from the Analects: "A gentleman should not speak, see, or hear what is improper."
RiguangToshogu ShrineandRinnoji TempleCollectively known as the "Two Shrines and One Temple," it is now part of the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko" and has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.
What's included
- Nikko Toshogu Shrine admission ticket
- Treasure Hall ticket
Not included
- All fees not mentioned above
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