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Must-seeReligious & Spiritual

Tōshō-gū

Nikkō Tōshō-gū · Tochigi 321-1431
Rating
4.5(33,946)
Typical visit
2h · incl. ~20min queue
With kids
Suitable
Admission
€10–30/pers
Effort
Moderate

About

17th-century shrine honoring the first shogun, known for its colorful buildings and intricate carvings.

This 17th-century religious complex houses the mausoleum of the first Tokugawa shogun. The buildings feature golden decorations and colorful carved sculptures. The site spreads across multiple levels accessed by staircases, surrounded by towering forest trees.

What we love

Mixed indoor/outdoorArchitectural / AestheticIndoorOutdoorNo booking neededHistoric / HeritageYear-roundSelf-guided visitModerate (stairs, sustained walking)Nature immersionPhotogenic / InstagrammableWorldwide must-seeLong (2-4h)Couples / RomanticSolo travelerWith friends / GroupMultigenerational familiesMedium (1-2h)Educational / EnrichingSpiritual / MeditativeAuthentic / LocalModerate (€10-30/pers)

Opening hours

Monday
09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday
09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday
09:00 – 16:00
Thursday
09:00 – 16:00
Friday
09:00 – 16:00
Saturday
09:00 – 16:00
Sunday
09:00 – 16:00

Location

2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, JaponDirections

Reviews

4.5
33,946 reviews

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Day trip

In Nikko — visited as a day trip from Tokyo.