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Nikko Toshogu complex
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Nikko Toshogu complex
日光東照宮
4.5Est. 120Nikko, Kanto
Overview
The Nikko Toshogu complex is a lavishly decorated shrine compound in the mountains north of Tokyo, built as the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Over a dozen buildings covered in gold leaf and intricate carvings line the cedar-shaded hillside, including the famous three monkeys and sleeping cat panels.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 日光東照宮
- Nearest station
- Tobu-Nikko Station (25 min bus)
Accessibility
Wheelchair parking
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