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Nikkō Tōshōgū

Shinto shrine · Nikko-shi ·

Nikkō Tōshōgū

Shinto shrine · Nikko-shi ·
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"This Shinto shrine is famous for its carvings of the see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil monkeys. In spite of the crowds—and it's always crowded—a sense of tranquility pervades this spiritual site. Maybe it's the breathtaking craftsmanship, or huge old growth trees, or something more intangible. Even if you don't think you're really into history or spiritual stuff, you're going to be blown away. Around the New Year it's extra crowded with people praying for good fortune." - Brandon Presser

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Ornate shrine complex with gold leaf, lacquer, and intricate carvings

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unesco world heritage site
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gold leaf decorations
wood carvings
five-story pagoda
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Ornate shrine complex with gold leaf, lacquer, and intricate carvings

three wise monkeys
tokugawa ieyasu
unesco world heritage site
yomeimon gate
sleeping cat
gold leaf decorations
wood carvings
five-story pagoda
Google Rating
4.5 (32.5K)
Yelp Rating
4.7
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in

2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan Get directions

Restroom
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Nikkō Tōshōgū by Danita Delimont / Getty
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