Nikko World Heritage Sites

Nikkō Tōshōgū

2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan

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Nikko, Tochigi

Nikkō Tōshōgū

A breathtakingly ornate UNESCO World Heritage shrine enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu

Nikko Toshogu is a shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu and stands as the centerpiece of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Shrines and Temples of Nikko."

The shrine is renowned for its intricate carvings, each imbued with meaning—from the famous "three wise monkeys" of "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" to the iconic "sleeping cat."

Nikko World Heritage Sites

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