Nikko has been designated as a World Heritage site since 1999. One of the most famous sights is the Toshogu Shrine with the carving of The three wise monkeys that "see no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil". However, there are many other beautiful shrines and temples to visit while in the area. And here are some of them.
Chuzenji Temple
Enjoy a tranquil time at Chuzenji Temple in the midst of the nature of Oku-Nikko
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 03:30 PM ) 8:00am ~ 3:30-5:00pm(時期により異なる) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 200 JPY |
| Address | 2578 Chugushi, Nikko-shi, Tochigi, 321-1661 See map |
| Telephone | 0288-55-0013 |
| Website | http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3820.html |
Toshogu Shrine
An extravagantly decorated World Heritage site
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 1,300 JPY Child: 450 JPY |
| Address | Nikkō Tōshō-gū, 2301 Sannai Nikko-shi Tochigi See map |
| Telephone | 0288-54-0560 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikk%C5%8D_T%C5%8Dsh%C5%8D-g%C5%AB |
Futarasan Shrine
This mysterious building next to Tosho-gu Shrine is one of the oldest in Nikko
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Nikko Futarasan jinja, 2307 Sannnai Nikko-shi Tochigi See map |
| Telephone | 0288-54-0535 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futarasan_jinja |
Taiyuinbyo
A registered national treasure representing heaven and earth
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 900 JPY Child: 400 JPY |
| Address | 2300 Sannai Nikko-shi Tochigi See map |
| Telephone | 0288-54-0531 |
Rinnoji
One of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shrines and Temples of Nikko, and a temple with more than 1,200 years of history.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 900 JPY Child: 400 JPY |
| Address | Rinnoji, 2300 Sannai Nikko-shi Tochigi See map |
| Telephone | 0288-54-0531 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rinn%C5%8D-ji |
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