Rinnoji Taiyuin

Ross Daniels a month ago

Our final temple of a full day of temple touring. None disappointed as they all have different histories and appeal. Taiyuin is the mausoleum of Tokugawa Iemitsu, grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. To honor his grandfather, Iemitsu renovated Toshogu Shrine, the mausoleum of Ieyasu, and had Taiyuin constructed to face Toshogu.

Julin Likasiri 5 months ago

This is also beautiful temple. The thing is you have seen a lot in a day. Now you are kinda confused where you are at. Ticket is bundle with another temple with 50 yen discount if I remember correctly.

Shukri Zaki 6 months ago

This was mausoleum of Tokugawa Iemitsu which was the grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu which his mausoleum located in Toshogu. This mausoleum location was much better in terms of trees and isolation. I think it’s the most impressive area of Nikko heritage site area.

Keaton Ambridge 9 months ago

One of the most intricate and well maintained temple compounds I have seen in any of my visits to Japan. The architecture and design choices definitely fit the high importance of this temple. Built to be the temple and final resting place of Tokugawa Iemitsu, 3rd generation Tokugawa shogun, it is a very important set of gates and buildings. While the mausoleum very likely does not protect Iemitsu's remains (those are likely in his families original temple compound far from Nikko) the compound is insanely ornate and beautiful.

Rachel Boatwright 10 months ago

This was my favorite part of the Rinnoji Temple complex. It is the mausoleum for Tokugawa Iemitsu, the 3rd Tokugawa Shogun. While not quite as ornate as Toshogu Shrine, which is for his grandfather Tokugawa Ieyasu, it is still beautiful. You can enter the temple hall in the back and hear about the statues, history, etc. from a monk (Japanese only). Of all spots up here, this was the least crowded part of the complex, even during Golden Week. It was nice to be away from the crowds and have time to slow down, read the signs about the history, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommend!