[Nikko Toshogu Shrine | Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture "A World Heritage Shrine Where Historical Romance and Artistic Beauty Combine"]

[Nikko Toshogu Shrine | Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture
"A World Heritage Shrine Where Historical Romance and Artistic Beauty Blend"]

— Enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo shogunate, Nikko Toshogu Shrine is a prestigious shrine registered as a World Heritage Site. ⛩️✨
The gorgeous architecture, decorated with gold and brilliant colors, and the quietly stretching rows of cedar trees create a space that is truly otherworldly. Packed with attractions, this is a relaxing place for history buffs and art lovers alike. 🍃

📍 [Access]
・Address: 2301 Yamauchi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture
・Nearest Station: JR/Tobu Nikko Station → Approximately 10 minutes by bus, get off at "Nishi-sando" bus stop, then a 5-minute walk.
・By Car: Approximately 10 minutes from Nikko IC / Parking available. 🅿️

⏰ [Visiting Hours]
・8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Until 4:00 PM from November to March)
・Open year-round

🎫 [Admission Fee]
・Adults and High School Students: ¥1,600 (Set tickets including the Treasure Museum are also available)
・Elementary and Middle School Students: ¥450

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🌟 [Highlights]
• Yomeimon Gate
→ Also known as the "Higurashi Gate," this beautiful gate is a must-see. ✨ It's best to take your time to look at the details.
• Three Wise Monkeys (See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil) 🐵
→ A famous sculpture with a moral lesson about watching over children's growth.
• Sleeping Cat 🐈
→ A small sculpture at the gate leading to Ieyasu's tomb, the Okumiya. Said to have been created by Hidari Jingorō.
• Okumiya (Ieyasu's Tomb) ⛩️
→ A place of silence with a sacred atmosphere, located at the end of a long staircase.

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✨Recommended Points
• The scenery changes with the seasons → The autumn leaves and snowscapes are especially spectacular 🍁❄️
• Nearby are Nikko Futarasan Shrine and Rinnoji Temple, allowing you to enjoy a tour of the Nikko Sanzan Mountains ⛰️
• It's also famous as a power spot → Many people report feeling a sense of balance in mind and body 🔮

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🎒 Tips
• Comfortable walking shoes are essential! (The grounds are spacious and there are many stairs.) 👟
• The best time to take photos is early in the morning → The light is beautiful and there are fewer people around. 📸
• The amulet is a lucky charm that can be used to receive the divine blessings of Lord Ieyasu. ✨
• Enjoy the nearby Shinkyo Bridge and local delicacies like yuba (tofu skin) dishes and Nikko shaved ice. 😋

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