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Nikko Toshogu Shrine Nikko-zan Rinno-ji Temple Nikko Shrine ↓ The approximately 220 meters ↓ The carvings of the of the Kara- of corridors surrounding the ↓ The brilliant vermillion painted ko(Chinese children playing)of the Toshogu Shrine main shrine are Shinkyo Bridge which spans the ↓ 4 colorful demons on the Taiyu- Yomeimon gate were also given covered in carvings of animals Daiya River is the entry to the in Yashamon Gate guard the new life through a restoration and plants. Shrines and Temples of Nikko

↑ The Ichinotorii gate is the front ↑ The“Nemuri-neko” (sleeping ↑The Jogyo-do Hall which enshrines ↑ The solemn beauty of the entrance of the Toshogu Shrine cat) at the entrance of the only image of the Amitabha Kamishin-michi road which leads and was donated by Kuroda Ieyasu’s tomb. The carving rep- Buddha riding a peacock in from Toshogu Shrine to Futarasan Nagamasa, lord of the Chikuzen resents“a world as peaceful as a Jinja Shrine Domain sleeping cat” “The shrines and temples of Nikko” in-depth look at World Heritage Sites Nikko Toshogu Shrine Nikko-zan Rinno-ji Temple Nikko Futarasan Jinja Shrine

The Shrines and Temples of Nikko were registered as a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site in 1999. We will unravel the history

and navigate the precincts of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Nikko-zan → This bronze statue was built in commemora- Rinno-ji Temple, and Futarasan Jinja Shrine, which make up the tion of the distinguished achievements of Shodo core of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko. Shonin and stands in the southeast section of the Rinno-ji Temple precincts.

very active. Shodo Shonin thought that Kannon’s chi-Momoyama Period by , a Buddhist testament stated, “On the first anniversary of Ieyasu’s final wishes of peace for the land and visit starting with Nikko-zan Rinno-ji Temple, Two key people deeply involved paradise (“pure land”) could be found on the Priest of the highest rank, who became the chief my death, construct a small hall in Nikko and prosperity for the Tokugawa family, leading to which is closest to Nikko Station, then proceed in Nikko’s 1,250 years of history peak of Mt. Nantai. abbot of the temple in year 8 of the Keicho Era re-enshrine my remains there”, and in year 3 of the creation of the lavish shrine pavilions. to Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Nikko Futarasan Jinja When he reached the dreamed of summit in (1613). Tenkai was said to be a very compassion- the Era (1617) he was enshrined at To- Shrine, and Rinno-ji Temple Taiyu-in Mausole- Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Nikko-zan Rinno-ji Temple, year 2 of the Ten’o Era (782), he built a small ate person who was an expert in both politics and sho-sha Shrine (present-day Nikko Toshogu Important points about the um, in that order. You can also hire a guide from and Futarasan Jinja Shrine, which are collectively shrine there (the “okumiya” or “rear shrine” of economics, and served three shoguns, Ieyasu, Shrine) as Tosho Daigongen. This was carried two shrines and one temple the “Nikko Tour Guide Association” (the official known as Nikko’s two shrines and one temple, present-day Nikko Futarasan Jinja Shrine). The Hidetada, and Iemitsu, as the brain trust of the out by Daisojo (a Buddhist Priest of the highest guides of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko; are famous as tourism destinations internationally, main shrine was said to have been constructed Tokugawa family. Tenkai was also closely involved rank) Tenkai, who was a master of both On- 103 buildings and structures of Nikko’s two starting at ¥6,000 for 2 hours) to guide you and have also been registered as World Heritage in year 9 of the Enryaku Era (790) which was in the construction of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, and myodo (“The Way of Yin and Yang”) and Feng shrines and one temple and surrounding ruins through the area. These guides can provide de- Sites. The origin of the site is said to lie with the the origin of Nikko Futarasan Jinja Shrine. The it is not an exaggeration to say he was the individ- shui. The leading theory for the reason why and relics (cultural landscapes) are registered tailed explanations of both architectural high- Shihon Ryuji Temple (presently one of the halls “shinbutsu bunri” (state ordered separation of ual who laid the foundations of what we know of Nikko was chosen is because it was located as the Shrines and Temples of the Nikko World lights and the history of the Shrines and Tem- of current day Nikko-zan Rinno-ji Temple) built in from Buddhism) in the Era separated today as the Shrines and Temples of Nikko. true north of Castle, and so Tokugawa had Heritage Site. The Toshogu Shrine Yomeimon ples of Nikko. You can also rent audio guides for year 2 of the Tenpyo-jingo Era (766) by the monk the various facilities into either Buddhist “tem- the grand wish to became a “” (god) against gate, which was restored in the “great Heisei Nikko Toshogu Shrine (¥500 rental fee and Shodo Shonin who was born in Shimotsuke Prov- ples” or Shinto “shrines”, however the core of Why was the backdrop of the north star, which was revered Era restoration” which took many years, and the ¥500 deposit). ince (present-day Moka City, ). faith at Nikko since ancient times has always enshrined at Nikko? as the center of the universe since ancient Rinno-ji Temple Sanbutsudo (Three Buddha The Japanese have also revered and venerated been Mt. Nantai itself, and this did not change. times, to allow him to heal the world. In year 13 Hall), in particular should not be missed. mountains since ancient times, and at the time, Nikko-zan Rinno-ji Temple, which had fallen into It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu never visited of the Kanei Era (1636), the “great Kanei Era The area of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko worship of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, was decline for a time, was restored during the Azu- Nikko while he lived. However, his last will and rebuilding” was carried out in order to realize is surprisingly large, so it is recommended to

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Symmetrical towers dedicated to Nikko Toshogu drums and bells Shrine Perpetual peace and prosperity, the famous Shoro ↑The koro (drum tower) viewed from (bell tower) the omizuya roofed purification trough. shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu & Koro The towers feature characteristic gable (drum tower) ornamentation, with the Shoro (bell At a size of approximately 49,000 m2, the mausoleum is one of the largest in Japan, and tower) featuring cranes, and the Koro was a symbol of the power and authority of the and served as the (drum tower) featuring turtles heart of pilgrimages to Nikko during the . The great Heisei Era restoration restored the Yomeimon gate to its former glory and it is definitely one of the area’s The portable shrines must-see sights. which serve as vehicles of the gods The gorgeous and brilliantly colored fields, including artists from the Kano School, stored in this building decorated shrine pavilions are a textbook of led by the shogunate-employed artist Kano with dancing heavenly maidens both history and morality Tanyu, participated in the construction. The 5,173 carvings that decorate the site deserve The splendor of the shrine pavillions of Nikko special mention. The carvings included those Toshogu Shrine gave rise to the proverb, “never of sacred beasts and wise men with command say ‘kekko’ (wonderful), until you’ve seen Nikko”, over peace incorporated the wishes for the perma- and were built during the great Kanei Era rebuilding. nence of the shogunate, as well as those which The reborn and refreshed 508 carvings At current costs, the construction took a total of taught life lessons, like the three wise monkeys Yomeimon Fascinating visitors throughout time approximately 40 billion yen, with approximately (see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil). It is gate 4,540,000 individuals involved in the construction, now as adults, especially, that it is important ↑ Carvings of ryu (dragons), (alligators or dragons ← Shuko Choso, one of the carvings of hermits on the south side of the gate all in a construction period of just 1 year and 5 that we meditate on the meanings and value of with nostrils on the upper lip), ryuba (horse dragons), karajishi (Chinese lions), and other sacred beasts pro- → Great care was taken months. A number of experts from various these teachings. with the selection of all of tect the sanctuary ↑ portable shrines the materials used, includ- for Ieyasu (center), Toy- ing natural pigments, and otomi Hideyoshi (right), native Japanese lacquers This colorful pagoda, covered in lines of and Minamotono Yoritomo ↓ A three dimensional effect Shinyosha (left) are enshrined here. carvings of the Chinese zodiac signs of the is created using a technique Five story The paintings of the celes- called“okiagezaishiki” pagoda three generations of Tokugawa Shoguns, tial maidens on the ceiling greets arriving worshippers are a must-see sight

The imperfect design was intended to ward off evil

Omizuya ↑ The central pillar inside the first layer is open to the public. There is a ¥300 admission fee to The manifest of the see the interior. → Part of the roof Tokugawa Shogunate Drawn from the imagination? is intentionally left on the main gate → The tiger of Five story Elephants which protect the storehouse missing to make it gate Ieyasu, hare of ↑ The pagoda was originally dedicated pagoda imperfect because → The depictions of ancient Hidetada, and by Tadakatsu, and then later recon- ↑ The sketch of this carving was by Kano Tanyu. It is thought it was believed that Chinese emperors and Emperor dragon of Iemit- structed by Sakai Tadayuki, both lords of that this unique depiction of elephants was because he had perfect things would Shun express a political ambi- su line the front the Wakasa Obama domain never actually seen a real elephant be destroyed tion for a peaceful world

Nikko Five story pagoda Front gate Kamijinko Shinkyusha Omizuya Shoro & Koro Yomeimon gate Shinyosha Karamon gate & Okusha This approximately 36 meter This is the first gate of To- This building is used to store Houses the sacred horse said This small pavilion houses a The Shoro on the right houses This is the east main gate of This building houses the 3 This gate features 611 carv- The Shogun Seating Hall, This is the grave of Tokugawa Toshogu tall building was reconstruct- shogu Shrine. Admission fees the clothes for the Hyakumono- to be a messenger of the gods trough or basin of water for hanging bells, while the Koro Toshogu Shrine, and is one mikoshi portable shrines for ings, including human figures which only those of daimyo Ieyasu, where only those of ed in 1818. It sits at the same are required to proceed past zoroi Sennin Bushi Gyouretsu (from April to November). visitors to purify their body on the left houses taiko drums. of the best-known symbols of Ieyasu, , which are colored white with rank and above could enter daimyo rank and above were Shrine elevation above sea level as this point. This is also known (Procession of a thousand war- Shown below is a portion of and spirit before worshipping. Both buildings were built in the shrine. It has also been and Minamotono Yoritomo, limewash. This is a sacred during the Edo Period, is usu- allowed to worship during the Skytree® at 634 meters. as the “Niomon” or “Deva riors) and sacred objects. There the 8 scene “Three Wise - Toshogu Shrine was the first the year 1635. called the “higurashi-no-mon” which are used during grand gate which is only opened for ally closed to the public but is Edo Period. The haiden (hall of gate” because of the two en- are a total of 3 shrine store- keys” which depict the lifespan shrine to feature this type pu- (gate of sunset), because one festivals in the spring and au- extremely special occasions. sometimes used for worship worship) is completely coated example shrined Deva kings. houses, the kamijinko (upper of monkeys. rification pavilion. Designed could spend the entire day tumn. It can be viewed from of the head of the Tokugawa in black Japanese lacquer, storehouse), nakajinko (middle so that water flows upward gazing at the gate and not the outside. Household and other occasions. and a small bronze pagoda in course storehouse), and shimojinko using siphon principles. become bored. the back houses the former (lower storehouse). shogun’s ashes.

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The Budda manifestations of the three Sanbutsudo mountains of Nikko are overwhelmingly Sorinto (three Buddha pillar Nikko-zan hall) resplendent and majestic Rinno-ji

↑ You can also see a seated image of Jigen Daishi (chief monk Tenkai) in the inner Constructed by chief monk Temple sanctuary → The principal image of Tenkai as prayer for peace worship Kokuzo Bosatsu (Akasagarbha Bodhisattva) ↑ 1,000 Buddhist scriptures are contained within the protector of those born in pillar, and on the outside are inscriptions of Saicho, the years of the Ox and Tiger founder of the Sect, and Tenkai

One of Japan’s most prominent Homa ritual (fire offering ritual) sites Daigomado with honzon (principal images of worship) (fire offering of the Godaimyo-o (five great wisdom kings) hall)

The most sacred spot in the Kanto region, counted as one of the three great temples

of the Tendai Buddhism Sect ↑ The inner sanctuary enshrines sacred images of the Godaimyo-o (five great wisdom kings) with ↑ The three Buddha’s represent a family Fudo Myo-o (Acala) in the center This old temple was reconstructed under the instruction of chief monk Tenkai, and is one of the leading temples of the Tendai Sect with the Senju Kannon (Kannon with One and 30 other sacred images along with Hiezan Enryaku-ji Temple and Toeizan Kanei-ji Temple. The Sanbutsudo (three Buddha hall) which enshrines the three Thousand Arms) depicting the father, ← Homa sticks which represent glittering gold Buddhas, is the largest building among the Shrines and Temples of Nikko. There is also a daigomado (fire offering Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Tathagata) the worldly desires are burned in fire mother, and Bato Kannon (Horse-headed to ward away evil. Also available hall) where fire offerings are made every day. Kannon) the child for general prayer The true manifestations of the Bud- butsudo (three Buddha hall) because its inner cherry tree, which is an approximately 500 year dha of the three mountains of Nikko. sanctuary enshrines Senju Kannon (Kannon old cherry tree that has been designated a Natural Houses numerous priceless A famous garden against Three enshrined golden Buddha with One Thousand Arms) as Nantai-san (Mt. Monument, and which blooms around the be- Homotsuden treasures which convey the the backdrop of the scenery of the Nantai), Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Tathagata) as ginning of May each year. (shrine Shoyo-en treasure house) history of the Shrines and seasons in the mountains of Nikko Rinno-ji Temple is a collective name for 15 temples Nyoho-san (Mt. Nyoho), and Bato Kannon Rinno-ji Temple is also known as a place of Temples of Nikko garden → Late October to mid-November is the best season and other buildings scattered throughout the (Horse-headed Kannon) as Taro-san (Mt. Taro), prayer for the Homa ritual (fire offering ritual). for viewing the autumnal changing of the leaves. Nikko-zan and Oku Nikko areas. The sohondo collectively revered as the “Honjibutsu” or “True Homa rituals are held 3 times a day at the Dai- During this period the area is decorated with lights main hall, which was constructed during the Manifestations” of the three mountains of Nikko. gomado (fire offering hall) located behind the for a limited time to create a truly fantastical evening , is the core of these buildings and Collectively the statues are the largest wooden Sanbutsudo (three Buddha hall), and anyone is a hall built in the Esoteric Tendai style of sitting statues in Eastern Japan at approximately can participate if they register in advance. After which there are only a few examples in the entire 7.5 meters each. In addition, the Kakebotoke (a worshipping, it might also be nice to visit the country. The building which was constructed round plaque carrying the image of a Buddha) Homotsuden (shrine treasure house) and adjacent under in year 2 of the Shoho called the “Tosho Sanshogongen Honjibutsu” is Shoyo-en to enjoy a relaxing Era (1645) was renovated during the great Heisei also jointly enshrined as the honzon (principal stroll while taking in the scenery and beauty of Era restoration. The building is named the San- object of worship). In front of the hall is the Kongo the season in the mountains of Nikko.

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Kuromon gate Sanbutsudo Sorinto pillar Daigomado Homotsuden Shoyo-en garden

This gate stands on the Omote- This sohondo main hall which This pillar was constructed in Homa rituals (fire offering rit- This facility is open to the pub- This garden was said to have sando (front approach) side enshrines the Three Buddhas year 20 of the Kanei Era (1643) ual) are held every day at 7:30, lic for research and houses been created by Kobori Enshu and is so-named because it is is the largest wooden structure modelled on Hiezan Enryaku-ji 11:00, and 14:00. Each ritual numerous materials of high during the early Edo Period painted entirely in black. To the in eastern Japan. Temple. It is made of bronze takes approximately 50 min- historical and artistic value and was heavily renovated in side is a stone pillar with an A hengaku tablet which says and stands at a height of ap- utes with a prayer fee of which are associated with the year 12 of the Bunka Era inscription by Bundo Shunkai. “Kindo” (main hall) is displayed proximately 13.2 meters. ¥3,000. Shrines and Temples of Nikko. (1815). ↑Houses approximately 30,000 over the entrance. items which include National Treasures, Important Cultural Properties, and Art Treasures. Approximately 50 items are ex- hibited at any given time ← Treasures handed down from the Tokugawa Family are also on permanent display ↑ A chisen-kaiyushiki style garden (a type of Japanese garden with a pond in the center)

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The two deva kings (“niten”) Haiden, The 140 ceiling paintings, Nitenmon stand guard with their gazes at Ai no ma, said to be collaborative works from the The guardian deity of Nikko venerated as the gate the largest gate among the Honden Kano School, are truly masterpieces Shrines and Temples of Nikko Nikko sacred land of mountain worship Futarasan Jinja This shrine features a more reserved construction than much of the rest of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko, but the sanctuary area stretches across approximately 3,400 hectares including the Nikko mountains. The shrine Shrine has been venerated as the center of Nikko’s mountain worship since ancient times, and is currently also known as place of matchmaking miracles. The shrine is dedicated to Futara-san Okami, who is a deification of the ↑ It is worth seeing the dragon ceiling paintings of The solemn shrine pavilions greet pilgrims the 64 mat size haiden (hall of worship) at three mountains of Nikko least once. The wall paintings of karajishi (Chinese Haiden who arrive to pray for luck and matchmaking ↑ A red-bodied Zochoten guards the south while green-bodied lions) are the works of the brothers Kano Tanyu and The origin of the shrine name stems from when (hall of worship), Jikokuten protects the east Kano Yasunobu Shodo Shonin thought that Mt. Nantai, was Honden “fudarakusan”, the paradise of Kannon, the (main hall) Goddess of Mercy, and so the name was taken

↑ Depictions of a rising dragon from the name for the paradise. The objects of and descending dragon clutching worship of the shrine are the three mountains spheres in their claws of Nikko Nantai-san (Mt. Nantai), Nyoho-san Rinno-ji Temple (Mt. Nyoho), and Taro-san (Mt. Taro), which are enshrined as the diety Futara-san Okami. The The restrained beauty of the hon-den hall (main shrine) was constructed under the patronage of the 2nd Tokugawa Shogun mausoleum of Iemitsu in year 5 of the Genna Era Taiyu-in (1619), and is the oldest building among the If you head further into the Shrines and Temples of Nikko, you will encounter the mausoleum where Shrines and Temples of Nikko and the only Tokugawa Iemitsu rests. Just ahead of the approach to the temple is the hon-den hall (main shrine) building which still maintains the same appear- which is also known as the “Kinkakuden” (golden pavilion). This is a truly mystical place where one can ance and form as at the time of its original ↑ The building is coated completely in Japanese lacquer and was see Iemitsu’s respect for his grandfather in every detail. construction. After worshipping at the Haiden reconstructed during the Shoho Era (1644-1648). The general public (hall of worship), visit the Shinen Garden which can go up the stairs to worship at the Haiden (hall of worship) The mausoleum is a must see example is the only building belonging to Rinno-ji Temple which is designated a National Treasure. The 5 unfolds to the rear of the shrine grounds. This is a of early Edo Period architecture ↓ The principal enshrined deity, Onamuchi gates on the grounds are also very impressive sacred area with several “power spots” including Yashamon no Mikoto, is another name for Daikokusama “Taiyu-in” is a “shigo” or “posthumous name” the Futara reisen (Futara miracle spring) filled by (Okuninushi no Mikoto, god of magic and Futara and worth studying down to the finest details. gate granted to Tokugawa Iemitsu after his death by two pure, sacred springs. medicine) reisen Emperor Go-Komyo. The mausoleum was (Futara miracle A sacred main gate which draws spring) constructed in year 2 of the Jo’o Era (1653) under Shake the small embossed the eye with its elaborate A brilliant and gaudy the command of the 4th Shogun Tokugawa mallets to attract luck decoration gate presided over by Daikokuden Ietsuna, son of Tokugawa Iemitsu, based on his yasha demons in the (Daikoku hall) This spring is father’s dying wish that he be able serve cardinal directions said to grant wisdom Tokugawa Ieyasu for eternity. and beauty ↑ Kendara, who is Hon-den halls (main shrines) are normally enshrined on the ↓ Enjoy matcha pow- constructed facing the south, however despite right of the back of dered green tea made with water from the the belief in “kimon”, meaning the “demon’s gate” the gate, is a yasha demon who pro- famous spring at the a superstitious belief that the northeast is unlucky, tects the westerly nearby Azumaya cafe the Taiyu-in honden is built facing Toshogu to direction. He holds a golden axe. ↑ Shake the small embossed the northeast. Both the scale and decoration Karamon ↑ Pay careful attention to the ← The gate features mallets located inside to pray ↑ The Yakushi no Reisui (healing Buddha were kept modest so as not to encroach upon gate gable ornamentation of cranes numerous carvings for luck and matchmaking sacred spring) which runs from the hill the prestige and influence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, and white dragons and side of peonies, which ← A statue of Daikoku Tajima- behind the hon-den hall (main shrine) and wall panel“Hyakuma Hyakutai are considered a mori (the god of sweets) stands Sake no Izumi (alcohol spring) which runs however it does make profuse use of gold, and no Hato” dove decorations symbol of wealth in front of the shrine building from Takino’o Jinja Shrine meet here

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Niomon Gate Nitenmon gate Yashamon gate Karamon gate Haiden, Ai no ma, Kokamon gate Shinmon gate Haiden, Honden Baketoro lantern Daikokuden En musubi no sasa Futara reisen Honden The Taiyu-in Mausoleum tem- An 11.6 meter high gate which Also known as the “botan mon” Although small, the pillars This gate is located at the en- The Shinmon gate stands in The watari-den (water pavil- The lantern still bears the One of the subordinate shrines, This sasa bamboo grass is Pure water fills this spring ple gate with the two devas enshrines Jikokuten and Zo- (peony gate). Be sure not to and beams are magnificently The public can enter up to the trance to the okunoin (inner front of the Otorii gate, and ion) and hon-den hall (main marks of multiple katana cuts it contains an ita’e panel paint- said to call luck for making made from stones from the Agyo and Ungyo standing to choten, two of the four heav- miss the brilliantly colored coated in gold foil. The gate Haiden (hall of worship) which shrine) where Tokugawa Iemit- was built in commemoration shrine) stand behind the which are said to result from ing called “Nikko of Maneki good matches. Write your Daiya River.Take home some the left and right. enly kings. Statues of Fujin green, white, red, and blue features openwork lattice or- features gifts of the main three su is laid to rest, but only the of the 1,200 anniversary of the haiden (hall of worship) where when warriors standing around Daikoku” which depicts the wish on a matchmaking plate of the water using the dedi- (god of the wind) and bodies of the Yasha demons. naments. branches of the Tokugawa gate is open to the public. The enshrinement of the okumiya daily rituals, prayers, and other the lantern mistook the flames gesture of drawing in luck with (¥200) and tie it to the sasa cated PET bottles (¥300). (god of thunder) are enshrined Family. The hon-den hall (main gate uses architectural styles (rear shrine) at the summit of activities are conducted. of the lantern for evil spirits a hand. bamboo grass. on the other side. shrine) is not open to the public, from Min Dynasty . Mt. Nantai. and attacked it. but can be viewed from outside.

8 Refer to P.10 for map and facility data 9 BASIC INFORMATION Shrines and ◆ Nikko Toshogu Shrine ☎0288-54-0560 / 2301 Sannai, Nikko / Approximately 5 Temples of Nikko minutes’ walk from the“Toshogu Higashisando Iriguchi Hotel Seikoen Mae” bus stop after taking the World Heritage Sightseeing Bus (Tobu Bus) from Tobu Nikko Station on the Guide and Map Tobu Nikko Line or JR Nikko Station / Approximately 3.8 km from the Nikko IC on the Nikko Road / 9:00 to 17:00 (to 16:00 from November to . Admission allowed up to 30 minutes before closing time) Open year-round Nikko Toshogu Shrine（P.4） High Elementary and Disability Adults school junior high school Price table Discount students students Nikko Futarasan Jinja Small bronze pagoda Toshogu Ticket Shrine (P.9) (Covers all locations open to ¥1,300 ¥1,300 ¥450 ¥1,000 Founder’s shrine the public from the front gate En musubi no sasa Kano cedar to the okumiya rear shrine) Mitomo-jinja Shrine Okusha The “Yoi en koma inu” (good Toshogu Shrine / Museum Set Ticket ¥2,100 ¥2,100 ¥770 ― relationship guardian dog) Futara reisen Okumiya haiden stands at the entrance to the Azumaya Honden To reach the okusha haiden (inner Museum Admission Fees ¥1,000 ¥1,000 ¥400 ¥800 Shinen Garden. Futarasan Jinja shrine hall of worship), pass through Shrine office You may be gifted with a good Daikokuden the sakashitamon gate, then climb Art Museum Admission Fees ¥800 ¥600 ¥400 ― relationship if you pet the dog! the flight of 207 stone steps. Baketoro Honden Main shrine Haiden Ishi no ma Hoto small Hie-jinja Shrine bronze pagoda Toshogu Shrine ◆Nikko-zan Rinno-ji Temple Shinen Garden reception Haiden ☎0288-54-0531 / Sannai, Nikko / A short walk from the (Tokugawa office “Shodo Shonin Zo Mae” bus stop after taking the World Iemitsu’s grave) Nitenmon gate Omizuya Kitoden Heritage Sightseeing Bus (Tobu Bus) from Tobu Nikko Station Doutorii Karamon gate on the Tobu Nikko Line or JR Nikko Station / Approximately Nikko Toshogu Shinmon gate Nemuri neko 3.6 km from the Nikko IC on the Nikko Utsunomiya Road / Yashamon gate Niomon gate Shinyosha Art Museum 8:00 to 17:00 (to 16:00 from November to March. Admission En musubi allowed up to 30 minutes before closing time) Open year- Karamon gate Yomeimon gate Corridor no goshinboku round Otorii gate Shoro Hoko Honchido hall Koro The Nikko Toshogu Museum Haiden Uwashin-michi Kamijinko Hokkedo hall features exhibitions including ◆Rinno-ji Temple Taiyu-in Mausoleum Taiyu-in Rinzo Mawari the namban helmet and armor ☎0288-54-0531 (Nikko-zan Rinno-ji Temple) / 2300 Sannai, Nikko / Approximately Kokamon gate Ai no ma road Nakajinko Mausoleum Doro worn by Tokugawa Ieyasu. 1 minutes’ walk from the “Taiyu-in/Futarasan Jinja” bus stop after taking the Guardroom World Heritage Sightseeing Bus (Tobu Bus) from Tobu Nikko Station on the Tobu Honden Ticket Office Omizuya Shimojinko Nikko Line or JR Nikko Station / Approximately 4.1 km from the Nikko IC on the Shimosin-michi Nikko Utsunomiya Road / 8:00 to 17:00 (to 16:00 from late November to March. Jogyo-do Hall Shinkyusha Admission allowed up to 30 minutes before closing time) Open year-round road Front gate World Heritage Elementary and Adults/ Jigendo hall junior high school Sightseeing Bus Price table high school students students Nikko Successive “Taiyu-in / The Naki Ryu (roaring dragon) Five story Okariden Cloistered Imperial pagoda Rinno-ji Temple Ticket (Sanbutsudo ¥900 ¥400 The jigendo hall is the final rest- Futarasan Jinja Mae” is located in the Honchido hall. (three Buddha hall)/Taiyu-in Mausoleum) ing place of chief monk Tenkai. Princes Grave This painting on the ceiling is Nikko Toshogu Shrine Sanbutsudo (Three Buddha hall) Ticket ¥400 ¥200 A Buddhist memorial service is Hoan den said to make the sound of a held on the anniversary of his roaring dragon when wooden Ticket Office Go-o-den Nikko Toshogu Museum Taiyu-in Mausoleum Ticket ¥550 ¥250 death on October 2nd, each clappers are used below the year (not open to the public) painting. Homotsuden (Shrine Treasure House)/ Ichinotorii Shoyo-en Garden Ticket ¥300 ¥100 Daigomado Gohotendo ◆Nikko Futarasan Jinja Shrine Rinno-ji Temple Nikko-zan Rinno-ji ☎0288-54-0535 / Sannai, Nikko / Approximately 1 minutes’ Taiyu-in Mausoleum(P.8) Temple (P.6) Sorinto pillar walk from the “Taiyu-in/Futarasan Jinja” bus stop after Sanbutsudo taking the World Heritage Sightseeing Bus (Tobu Bus) from Tobu Nikko Station on the Tobu Nikko Line or JR Nikko Rinno-ji Honbo Omotesando Station / Approximately 4.1 km from the Nikko IC on the Nikko Utsunomiya Road / 8:00 to 17:00 (9:00 to 16:00 Rinno-ji Temple Ticket Office from November to March. Admission allowed up to 30 Kongo cherry tree minutes before closing time) Open year-round Kuromon gate

Elementary and Price Table High school Homotsuden *No charge for visits for worship Adults junior high school Shiunkaku students purposes only students Shodo Shonin statue Shinen Garden Admission Fee ¥300 ¥100 ¥100

Shinkyo Bridge Admission Fee ¥300 ¥200 ¥100 World Heritage Shoyo-en World Heritage Sightseeing Bus garden Sightseeing Bus *Some areas may be closed or restricted during some periods for festivals, events, "Omotesando" exhibition changes, or other purposes. “Shodo Shonin-zo-mae”

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Rinno-ji Temple Taiyu-in P.8 Map of Nikko Toshogu Shrine area Nikko Futarasan jinja Shrine P.9 Taiyuin・ Nikko Toshogu Shrine P.4 Futarasanjinja mae Nikko-zan Rinno-ji Temple P.6

Toshogu Higashisando Iriguchi Hotel Seikoen-mae

Nishisando Shodo Shonin Zo-mae Shinkyo Nikko Sogo Kaikan

Sogokaikan-mae Shinkyo P.2 Nikko Post Office Omotesando

Nikko City Hall Branch Tobu Nikko sta. Nikko Utsunomiya Road Nikko City Public Library Issued March, 2021 Issued by : DMO Nikko

JR Nikko sta.

To Tokyo→ World Heritage Circuit Bus Course ※Buses may not be able to depart on schedule depending on traffic congestion.

World Heritage Site 1.5km Registered Area Nikko IC ACCESS Tokyo ⇒ Nikko（Tochigi prefecture） Metropolitan Nikko- Expwy Urawa Tohoku Expwy Utsunomiya Utsunomiya Road Nikko B C Tokyo IC 98.2km IC 25km IC 60min 19min

Tohoku Shinkansen JR Nikko Line local B R Tokyo Utsunomiya Nikko sta. 50min sta. 40min sta.

B T Haneda Keikyu Line Asakusa Tobu Railway Limited Express “SPACIA” Tobu Nikko Airport sta. 40min sta. 120min sta.

B R Express“Nikko-go”,“Kinugawa-go” T Shinjuku Ikebukuro Urawa Omiya Tobu Nikko sta. sta. sta. sta. Shinjuku-Tobu Nikko 120min sta.

● Maronie-go Bus Narita Narita Narita JR Nikko One-way ¥4,600 Airport Airport Airport *Only operates between April and November, confirm 220min Ekimae schedule before use. Service is currently suspended as of Terminal 3 Terminal 2 Terminal 1 B B March 2021. Tokyo Station ● Tohoku Kyuko Bus Tobu Nikko Nikko⇔Tokyo Line South Exit/ 180min sta. One-way ¥2,500, Round Trip ¥4,000 Nihonbashi Exit

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Details here 【Issued by】DMO Nikko Multilingual tourist information site 1- Imaichi Honcho, Nikko, Tochigi, 321-1292 Tel：0288-25-3320 Guidoor now open Mall：[email protected] URL：https://dmo-nikko.jp for service to make your travels 【Production Support】 more convenient and more fun! Nikko Toshogu Shrine Nikko-zan Rinno-ji Temple Free Nikko Futarasan-jinja Shrine The prices noted in these materials are current as of March 2021 (all Prices are tax inclusive).