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The heavily decorated Yomeimon
The Toshogu is the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan for over 250 years until 1868. The shrine is dedicated to the spirits of Ieyasu and two other of Japan's most influential historical personalities, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Minamoto Yoritomo.
The lavishly decorated shrine complex consists of more than a dozen Shinto and Buddhist buildings set in a beautiful forest. Initially a relatively simple mausoleum, Toshogu was enlarged into the spectacular complex seen today by Ieyasu's grandson Iemitsu during the first half of the 17th century.
Three of the Toshogu's most famous carvings
Countless wood carvings and large amounts of gold leaf were used to decorate the buildings in a way not seen elsewhere in Japan, where simplicity has been traditionally stressed in shrine architecture.
Unless you intend to visit only the Toshogu, it is recommended to purchase a combination ticket, which also includes admission to the Rinnoji, Taiyuinbyo and Futarasan Shrine. However, combination ticket holders need to pay an additional fee for viewing the nemuri neko carving and Ieyasu's tomb. See details below.
The tomb of Ieyasu
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| Hours: | 8:00 to 17:00 (until 16:00 from November through March) Admission closes 30 minutes before closing time. | | Closed: | No closing days | | Admission: | 1300 yen (admission to all parts of the shrine) 1000 yen (combination ticket that also covers Rinnoji, Taiyuinbyo and Futarasan Shrine, but does not include admission to Toshogu's nemuri neko carving and Ieyasu's tomb. An additional 520 yen is required to see that part of the shrine.) |
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Users who have been to Nikko: 660
Users who have been to Toshogu Shrine: 4221st of 13 most visited sights in Nikko. 44th of 554 most visited sights nationwide.
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Nikko Cottage Fusha
A Japanese cottage with kitchen and laundry, in a quiet area while close to major attractions. One guest group per night.
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Okunikko Konishi Hotel
A resort style onsen hotel along the Yuno-ko Lake in Oku Nikko, which is blessed with natural resources.
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Tours and Packages
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Nikko Tours
Various tours and travel packages for Nikko and surroundings.
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