Nikko Toshogu Shrine

Information

Toshogu is one of numerous shrines that enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu, first Shogun of the Edo Shogunate. It was completed in its present splendor in 1636 by the second Shogun, Tokugawa Hidetada, for dedication to the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The structure is representative of Toshogu style, with a dazzling multicolored gate decorated with 508 sculptures. Its Yomei-mon Gate, the gate to the main shrine building of Toshogu, reflects Shogun’s wish for Japanese peace. Most of the shrine buildings and many parts are designated as National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties.

Opening Hours

8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 16:00 (November - March)

Closed

No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

1,300 yen (General, Adult)
450 yen (Child)
Treasure House: 500 yen (General, Adult); 300 yen (Senior high student); 200 yen (Child)
Museum: 800 yen (General, Adult); 600 yen (Senior high student); 400 yen (Child)

Access / Public Transport

5 minutes from JR Nikko Station by the bus bound for Chuzenji Onsen or Yumoto Onsen. Get off at Shinkyo Bus stop, then walk 10 minutes.

Address / Location

2301, Sannai, Nikko-shi, Tochigi, 321-1431

Tweets

Design Bros @DesignBrosCoUk - 2019-04-20: The Ofuda from one of the foremost Japan shrines protects our studio.
#Ofuda
#お札
#Protection
#Nikko
#Toshogu… https://t.co/qyvt9DnAE1
Sightseeing Japan @SightseeingJap1 - 2019-04-14: To change the mood in Nikko and Kinugawa (1) Select… What about Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Yuba set meal?… https://t.co/oFpaLD3nGy
Noel Collection @NoelCollection - 2019-04-12: This album is composed of photos of the Toshogu shrine located in Nikko, Japan. The shrine is notable for containin… https://t.co/hpa16O2fNd
𝘬 𝘢 𝘤 𝘦 𝘺 @Reaper_Kc - 2019-04-10: from when i went to Nikko and the Toshogu shrine https://t.co/i5298gTFZC
Ken @sunglaokent - 2019-04-06: Nikko Toshogu Shrine (Yomeimon), Japan Miniature Paper Model
I created it using 180 gsm paper.
modeled by K. Yoshin… https://t.co/RDEGNeqKzk
Olivier Stoiche @japankudasai - 2019-04-06: 🇬🇧🇫🇷 Welcome to Nikko !

#japan #japon #travel #toshigi #nikko #shinto #shrine #toshogu #toshogushrine #tokugawa… https://t.co/oT9ODbJKpz
VotMaf @VotMaf - 2019-04-04: Some new Minecraft East Asian architecture works built by Chang_Zhi!
https://t.co/DMRFNeMHPn
#minecraft… https://t.co/z4FPfJ9pL5
David Carnes @davidpcarnes3 - 2019-04-02: @ericakuhl @bkuhlsf Hi Erica- Four quick ideas... enjoy!
- So many shrines and templates (Meiji Jingu, Asakusa, etc… https://t.co/mCf4rfCEwj
らうら✨ @MayonakaMahou - 2019-03-31: I also went to Nikko again and had a great time there!
It wa super cold though, there was snow and all! 😱
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Resist/Vote 2020 @MPierce47 - 2019-03-29: @NBCNightlyNews @LesterHoltNBC The 3 Monkeys from the
Toshogu Shrine, Nikko know
that @realDonaldTrump is
Guilty.
The Yorkshire Times @TheYorksTimes - 2019-03-28: Nikko-Toshogu is a magnificent 400+ year old Shinto shrine close to Tokyo in Japan. However, travel to the city of… https://t.co/R1OG3ICDlb
Penny @Mercy_Main_btw_ - 2019-03-27: @Fawnduu The Toshogu shrine at Nikko is just outside of Tokyo and absolutely magical. I can't find a photo, but the… https://t.co/rT2zzB83fC
Shinichi Mine @smine27 - 2019-03-24: Thinking of visiting #Japan! If you are, make sure to visit the Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Falls. However there’s muc… https://t.co/EBcgyWrutv
Philippe Servais @Jetsetanarchist - 2019-03-23: The #sacred #Shinkyo #bridge + details of the lavish #toshogu #Shrine in the #Nikko National Park close to #Tokyo… https://t.co/PvBWW62jeO
Boulder Wave @BoulderWave - 2019-03-22: @TimHutchings1 @3MonkeysBar54th After a visit with Boulder friends to the original 'hear no evil, speak no evil, se… https://t.co/kmp9Ji7kkk
Marius @chalamarius - 2019-03-21: Day 4 in Japan. Visited Nikko and the Toshogu Shrine. Such a marvelous place! 😭 https://t.co/D568quxfeA
Marius @chalamarius - 2019-03-21: Day 4 in Japan. Visited Nikko and the Toshogu Shrine. Such a marvelous place! 😭 https://t.co/D568quxfeA
MYSTIC FORMS @MYSTICFORMS - 2019-03-06: Throw back to the time when we were in Japan. Can’t wait to be back again this spring! These statement earrings FOR… https://t.co/FpocH3WpTI
Pop Japan @PopJapan2015 - 2019-02-28: Here's the photo of Nikko Toshugu in the year 1930!
#travel #nikkotoshugu #landmark #nikkotochiprefecture #japan… https://t.co/T5orA9RXcn
Pop Japan @PopJapan2015 - 2019-02-28: Here's the photo of Nikko Toshugu in the year 1930!
#travel #nikkotoshugu #landmark #nikkotochiprefecture #japan… https://t.co/T5orA9RXcn
EO@東京SalarymanLife @ExecutiveOtaku - 2019-02-25: Got back from the Nikko area earlier. We went to the Toshogu Shrine, which was cool for a lot of reasons. Elaborate… https://t.co/rcHg756Qcp
Masterpiece of Japan @JapanTraCul - 2019-02-23: Sleeping Cat of Nikko Toshogu Shrine by Hidari Jingoro (1594-1651) https://t.co/JIfrIHS7ML
Eleanor Goldsmith 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇳🇿🇯🇵🇪🇺🍵 @zaichishka - 2019-02-19: TIL “Since 1964, one of the two sacred white horses at Nikko Toshogu Shrine has come from New Zealand.”

NZ's ambas… https://t.co/AxFqU9IwdJ
Ham @Hammy_UK - 2019-02-09: Today I travelled to Nikko and explored the area around Toshogu shrine whilst it was snowing https://t.co/DwykSez3pY
Alana @An_Alien_Abroad - 2019-02-07: The guardian komainu of the Toshogu shrine in Nikko. Statues of komainu, or lion-dogs, are often found flanking the… https://t.co/MCqf1bt8HZ
Rob Ketcherside @ro_ket - 2019-02-07: Yameimon Gate within Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Japan.

The top photo was taken in 1931 by an unknown photographer. I… https://t.co/2J4IMtfy1t
神社参拝図鑑 @jinzya_sansaku - 2019-01-27: It is said that it was built as a model of Nikko Toshogu Shrine https://t.co/8VFJVMAZPh
Vanessa @vanessaeult - 2019-01-23: WIP: Toshogu shrine, Nikko. Light and dark grey pen ink on paper (ink underdrawing) https://t.co/Km8jhHs9AL
神社参拝図鑑 @jinzya_sansaku - 2019-01-19: It is said that it was built as a model of Nikko Toshogu Shrine https://t.co/8VFJVMAZPh
心桜 @NYHyxfHFSWSb6hA - 2019-01-16: @Minoru26139475 I am living in Tochigi Prefecture! I also want to go to Tochigi to eat Nikko Toshogu Shrine and strawberries！！
Howard Stanbury @Howard_S - 2019-01-14: This photo of a #lion on the inside of the #Yomeimon #gate at #toshogu, #Nikko just slipped into #Explore on… https://t.co/eDIuuawaqV