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The 10 Best Historic Sites in Nikko, Kanto
The shrines and temples of Nikko have been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Here, you can visit the Toshogu Shrine, which dates from the 17th century and is a monument to (and the mausoleum of) Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of a shogunate that ruled Japan for 250 years. Travelers day-tripping from Tokyo generally focus on the sacred sites, but if you have extra time, explore the area’s beautiful waterfalls and lakes.
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1. Taiyuimbyo Shrine
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4.5 based on 491 reviews
Reviewed By Dioc - Athens, United States
A UNESCO World Heritage Site - Lemitsu Taiyuin's Temple and burial site. He was the third Shogun in the Toshogu line and the one who built his grandfather Leyasu's Shrine. His Shrine was completed in 1653. It is a beautiful as his Grandfather's Shrine but not as many visitors. The stone lanterns and the landscaping around the site were amazing. The Japanese Cypress trees in the Shrine areas are amazing.
2. Yomeimon (Main Gate)
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4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By OZS_ATW - Budapest, Hungary
This main gate was so impressive. It is very beautiful and spend some time to check out the details of the sculptures.
3. Kanaya Hotel History House
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Approx.400 year-old house originally built for samurai warriors. After the Meiji Restoration, the house was turned into Kanaya Cottage Inn in 1873, exclusively a place for foreigners to stay during their visit to Nikko. The founder, Zenichiro Kanaya relocated the business in 1893 to open Kanaya Hotel, Japan's first western-style resort hotel. Thereafter, the house was preserved for over 140 years. In 2014 it was registered as a nationally-designated cultural property and opened to the public under the name of Kanaya Hotel History House.
4. Nikko Futarasan Jinja Chugushi Shrine
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4.0 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States
A large shrine within the Futarasan Complex and is a must since you are there, this whole mountain is covered with temple and shrines everywhere, this has a very impressive gate.
5. Nikko Futarasan Shrine
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4.0 based on 574 reviews
Reviewed By RodgerManila
This place is very nice. I can vouch for it to be the #1 must place to visit in nikko. Solemn and peaceful. Try to give respect to the deities.
6. Furukawa Kakemizu Club
7. Shoyoen
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4.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Sarah53187 - Dunedin, New Zealand
This is a stunning Japanese garden that's hundreds of years old. The paths, the pond, the lichen-covered trees, and the flowers, are all amazing. It's a small garden but I spent ages here because it's so beautiful. One of my favourite gardens in Japan, and one of my favourite places in Nikko.
8. Hongu Shrine
9. Iwasaku Reisui
10. Maru Ishi
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