Nikko Toshogu

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The temples and gardens at Nikko are stunning. It is well worth the trip to visit this UNESCO site. With the town, mountains and waterfalls, there is plenty to see and do.

Rica Rica a month ago

I'm not big on shrines and temples but this was a nice visit. Entering the main shrine was surreal. You have to remove your shoes and keep your phone away. It was quiet even with all the visitors, and just imagining what it was like centuries ago is just a different experience altogether. I went on a Monday afternoon, it wasn't crowded. A lot of locals and just a few chinese and western people. There are audio guides you can rent for 500 yen.

Ross Daniels a month ago

This was just lovely after we passed the historic red bridge and began our exploration with Tosho-gu Shrine. It is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate, who ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was built in 1636. I try to imagine who was here a few hundred years ago.

Rasanja Ranasinghe 3 months ago

Very beautiful place. There are many marvelous carvings, statues, buildings...etc. It has display boards with English translation giving introduction and special features of these items. Do not rush, take your time to watch.

Bob Morris 4 months ago

It was such a treat to be able to enjoy this wonderful historical site. Many beautiful buildings with gold leaf and carvings and colorful designs with flowers and animals and such. Many stairs to climb with varied heights involved. The shines were impressive going back to the first Shogun in his honor!