Nikko Toshogu Shrine
日光東照宮
A shrine located in Sannai, Nikko City. It was founded in 1617 as a shrine dedicated to the Tosho Daigongen (Tokugawa Ieyasu). There are many buildings including eight National Treasures and 34 Important Cultural Properties in the shrine grounds as well as the beautifully adorned and richly colored carvings of the Three Wise Monkeys—Mizaru, Iwazaru and Kikazaru (see no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil)—and the Nemuri-neko (sleepy cat) attributed to Hidari Jingoro. Nikko Toshogu is also registered as a World Heritage Site as one of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko.
- LOCATION
- Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Sannai 2301
- PHONE
- 0288540560
- Hours
- 9:00-17:00[Nov.--Mar.] 9:00-16:00)* Reception is 30 minutes Gates shut
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- [Admission fee to worship][Adult] 1300yen[Small/Junior High School Students] 450yen
- Parking Lot
- Available
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Available
- English Menu
- Available
- Note
- Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 8, 2020)* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
- Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Estimated stay time
- 120 minutes or more
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes (only part)
- Pet friendly
- Available
Reviews
- Reviewed
- 2021-06-13
- Wonderful Without Crowds
An excellent place if you time your visit outside peak hours. The Covid precautions were very good. The roaring dragon is a must see. more
- Date of visit:
- 2021-06
- Reviewed
- 2021-06-04
- Beautiful Temple
Simply amazing to see this place, detailed art work as you walk around. Dont forget to see the outer part of the shirne where you have to climb up 207 foot steps! more
- Date of visit:
- 2021-05
- Reviewed
- 2021-04-11
- Unforgettable experience
This world heritage site is worth day trip to Nikko if visiting Tokyo. Straight forward to get here from Tobu Asakusa station and then a taxi or bus from Nikko station. The shrine was built for... more
- Date of visit:
- 2020-05
- Reviewed
- 2020-11-19
- An absolute must for Japanese history buffs
Easy to get to from Nikko station. Just take a bus for 200Yen from the station or get an all day pass if seeing all the sites and have time on hand. The shrine is amazing craftsmanship in honor to... more
- Date of visit:
- 2020-11
- Reviewed
- 2020-08-13
- Beautiful
Beautiful. It is really worth visiting if you are staying in Tokyo, only 2 hours away. Our kids - 8 and 10 also enjoyed it. more
- Date of visit:
- 2020-08
