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Toshogu Shrine	# 1   of 13 most visited sights in Nikko
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The heavily decorated Yomeimon The Toshogu is the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan for over 250 years until 1868. The shrine is dedicated to the spirits of Ieyasu and two other of Japan's most influential historical personalities, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Minamoto Yoritomo. The lavishly decorated shrine complex consists of more than a dozen Shinto and Buddhist buildings set in a beautiful forest. Initially a relatively simple mausoleum, Toshogu was enlarged into the spectacular complex seen today by Ieyasu's grandson Iemitsu during the first half of the 17th century. Three of the Toshogu's most famous carvings Countless wood carvings and large amounts of gold leaf were used to decorate the buildings in a way not seen elsewhere in Japan, where simplicity has been traditionally stressed in shrine architecture. Unless you intend to visit only the Toshogu, it is recommended to purchase a combination ticket, which also includes admission to Rinnoji, Taiyuinbyo and Futarasan Shrine. But note that combination tickets do not cover access to the nemuri neko carving and Ieyasu's tomb. Construction Notice: Several of the shrine's many buildings are being renovated in stages from 2007 to 2019. Until spring 2013, the haiden/honden hall is being renovated, but visitors can still enter the building, and the general impact on a visit is rather small. From 2013, the Yomeimon Gate is scheduled for renovation. The tomb of Ieyasu Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

How to get there

Toshogu and Nikko's other shrines and temples are located a 30-40 minute walk or 10 minute bus ride (300 yen one way, 500 yen day pass, covered by the free passes) from Tobu and JR Nikko Stations. How to get to and around Nikko

Hours and Fees

Hours: 8:00 to 17:00 (until 16:00 from November through March) Admission closes 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: No closing days Admission: 1300 yen (admission to all parts of the shrine) 1000 yen (combination ticket that also covers Rinnoji, Taiyuinbyo and Futarasan Shrine, but does not include admission to Toshogu's nemuri neko carving and Ieyasu's tomb. An additional 520 yen is required to see that part of the shrine.)

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