Top Things to do in Nikko
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks 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. Nikko Tosho-gu
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4.5 based on 3,325 reviews
Reviewed By Andre_BAZ
This world heritage site is worth day trip to Nikko if visiting Tokyo. Straight forward to get here from Tobu Asakusa station and then a taxi or bus from Nikko station. The shrine was built for Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that would govern Japan from 1603 until the Meiji restoration in 1867 and is a very elaborate set of different builds made out of wood with very complex and beautiful carvings and vivid colors. One of the greatest human architectural achievements.
4. Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park
5. Takinoo Shrine
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4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By OZS_ATW - Budapest, Hungary
It is an excellent place to get away from the crowded touristic attractions. Wear proper shoes for the walk. There is also a small waterfall you can enjoy. The shrine is a kind of magical. It is an absolute must to see! :-)
6. 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.
7. Hangetsuyama Observation Deck
8. Rinno-ji Temple
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4.0 based on 419 reviews
Reviewed By OZS_ATW - Budapest, Hungary
I visited this temple in late October. It is a big complex and you could walk a lot. All of the shrines are part of teh USESCO World Heritage site. It is worth visiting!
9. Shinkyo Bridge
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4.0 based on 904 reviews
Reviewed By Leonidastra86 - Ofterdingen, Germany
It's just a bridge, on the entrance to the toshogu temple. Underneath you can see the clear water of the river. The autumn scenery make the experience very nice.
10. Chuzenji Temple
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