Toshogu Shrine

Religious spot
★ 4.9 (6K+ reviews) • 70K+ booked
Nikko Toshogu Shrine is a beautiful memorial shrine in Nikko, Japan. Built to honor Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, the shrine is famous for its elaborate wood carvings. Nikko Toshogu is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site that includes several other shrines and temples in Nikko. One highlight of this site is the Yomeimon Gate. When you see it up close, you can admire over 500 intricate carvings. As you start exploring the shrines, you’ll quickly notice its many treasures. Make sure not to miss the famous Three Wise Monkeys carving, which shows the saying "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. Moving further into the shrine, you'll discover the peaceful Nemuri Neko (Sleeping Cat) and the impressive Five-Story Pagoda. With its combination of natural beauty, historical significance, and artistic mastery, Toshogu Shrine is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Japan.
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2301 Sannai, Nikko City, Tochigi, Japan

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Why people love Toshogu Shrine

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YUNG **********
3 days ago
There was a bit of confusion when purchasing, because the content viewed on the computer and the content viewed on the mobile phone are different. It turns out that one is to be redeemed and the other is an electronic version. The electronic version is a super convenient pass! No need to go to the ticket office to redeem, save time!
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ผู้ใช้ Klook
2 days ago
The pass is easy to use, just show it to the staff at the station and bus when getting off the bus. It is worth it as it is a fixed price. You can also book additional special trains.
GONG ******
3 days ago
E-tickets are very convenient, just show them when entering and exiting the station. If you plan to take the bus to Okunikko, it is highly recommended to buy it!
scott ****
3 days ago
such a nice and easy way to get around Nikko this pass makes is so much easier to get around and to get out to Nikko on the Tobu railways line as it covers your basic fair aswell
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林 **
5 days ago
If you go to the Oku-Nikko area, the signal in some places is not good and you may not be able to open the electronic pass. It is safer to buy a physical pass.
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Scott ********
5 days ago
easy to use, just need to show the voucher on your phone to the train staff when entering the train station. highly recommended, no need to go exchange for an actual ticket 💕💕💕
Klook User
5 days ago
this is absolutely worth it. only going for the waterfall in 2000 yen per direction. also you should use it to travel from Tokyo to Nikko
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Klook 用戶
6 days ago
You must buy a free pass if you want to go to Nikko. If you want to go to Lake Chuzenji, you have to buy a four-day pass to get there! Personally, I think we can stay for 2 days, one day to visit the monuments and the other day to visit the lake area route.

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Explore the Yomeimon Gate

The Yomeimon Gate is a main attraction at Toshogu Shrine, famous for its detailed wood carvings and shiny gold decorations. Take some time to look closely at the amazing designs and many figures on this beautiful gate. It is often seen as one most beautiful gates in Japan.

See the Famous Three Wise Monkeys

One of the coolest things to see at Nikko Toshogu Shrine is the carving of the Three Wise Monkeys. One monkey is covering its eyes, another its ears, and the last one is its mouth. The monkeys are carved on the Sacred Stable and are admired by visitors from all over the world

Check out the Five-Story Pagoda

The Five-Story Pagoda at the entrance of Toshogu Shrine is a striking architectural beauty. Each level of the pagoda represents one of the five elements of Buddhist cosmology: earth, water, fire, wind, and sky. The bright red color and detailed construction make it a standout feature of the shrine.

Listen to the Crying Dragon

Check out the Crying Dragon (Nakiryu) ceiling painting in Honjido Hall at the Toshogu Shrine. If you clap your hands under the painting, you'll hear a special echo that sounds like the dragon is crying. Don't miss it!