Nikkō Tōshō-gū - Wikipedia
Nikkō Tōshō-gū (日光東照宮) is a Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Together with Futarasan Shrine and Rinnō-ji, it forms the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō UNESCO World Heritage Site, with 42 structures of the shrine included in the nomination.
Nikko Toshogu Shrine | Nikko Official Guide - Visit Nikko
Toshogu, Nikko's most noteworthy shrine, dates from the 17th century and is known for its gilded buildings, lavish gate, and quirky carvings.
Toshogu Shrine - Nikko Travel - japan-guide.com
Toshogu Shrine (東照宮, Tōshōgū) is a magnificent memorial to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, which ruled Japan for over 250 years until 1868. Ieyasu is enshrined at Toshogu as the deity Tosho Daigongen, "Great Deity of the East Shining Light".
Nikko Toshogu Shrine 日光東照宮 - Japan National Tourism …
Nikko Toshogu Shrine enshrines the most famous samurai leader Tokugawa Ieyasu. Its carved and brilliantly decorated structures are part of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko UNESCO World Heritage site and the highlight of any visit to Tochigi.
Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Toshogu Shrine is the most famous sightseeing attraction in Nikko and is popular for its many colorful buildings which are richly decorated with gorgeous carvings. The shrine is dedicated to the spirit of the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543 – 1616), and it is also the location of his grave.
How to Explore Nikko Toshogu Shrine: A Complete Guide
2024年12月23日 · Nikko Toshogu Shrine offers an unforgettable blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. From its iconic Yomeimon Gate and intricate carvings to the serene resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, every corner of this UNESCO World Heritage Site tells a …
Nikko Travel: A Complete Guide to Nikko Toshogu Shrine
2019年9月20日 · Nikko Toshogu Shrine is dedicated to one of the most important figures in Japanese history, Tokugawa Ieyasu, a feudal lord and subsequent Shogun (the samurai/military leader of Japan) whose reign marked the beginning of one of Japan’s most prosperous and peaceful periods.
Nikko Toshogu Shrine - Visit Tochigi
The most renowned shrine of “the Shrines and Temples of Nikko”-a UNESCO world heritage site where Ieyasu Tokugawa, the great Shogun who started the Edo Period, is enshrined. Most of the shrine complex you see today was rebuilt in 17th century.
Nikko Toshogu: Japan’s Greatest Mausoleum - Japan Web …
2024年10月29日 · Nikko Toshogu Shrine, set in the verdant forests of Tochigi Prefecture, is a marvel of both Japanese architecture and spiritual history. As the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu—the shogun who united Japan—it draws visitors from around the world for its intricate craftsmanship and deeply rooted significance in the Edo period.
Toshogu Shrine Sacred Carvings - Nikko, Tochigi - Japan Travel
2012年5月16日 · The Toshogu Shrine is one of Japan’s most lavishly decorated shrines. It is actually the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, a dynasty that ruled Japan from 1603-1867, with its capital in Edo, current day Tokyo.