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Sanbutsudo
Rinnoji is Nikko's most important temple. It was founded by Shodo Shonin, the Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism to Nikko in the 8th century.
The temple's main building, the Sanbutsudo, houses large, gold lacquered, wooden statues of Amida, Senju-Kannon ("Kannon with a thousand arms") and Bato-Kannon ("Kannon with a horse head"). The three deities are regarded as Buddhist manifestations of Nikko's three mountain kami ("Shinto gods") enshrined at Futarasan Shrine.
Opposite Sanbutsudo stands the temple's treasure house with Buddhist and Tokugawa related exhibits. Shoyoen, a small Japanese style garden, is located next to the treasure house.
To view the interior of the Sanbutsudo, it is recommended to purchase a combination ticket which also includes admission to the Toshogu, Taiyuinbyo and Futarasan Shrine. However, a separate admission fee applies to Rinnoji's treasure house and Shoyoen. See details below.
Shoyoen Garden
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Hours and Fees
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| 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: | 400 yen (Sanbutsudo only) 300 yen (Treasure House and Shoyoen Garden) 1000 yen (combination ticket that also covers Toshogu, Taiyuinbyo and Futarasan Shrine, but does not include admission to Rinnoji's treasure house and garden.) |
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Popularity of Rinnoji Temple:
Users who have been to Nikko: 760
Users who have been to Rinnoji Temple: 3432nd of 13 most visited sights in Nikko. 72nd of 589 most visited sights nationwide.
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Hotel and Ryokan
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Okunikko Konishi Hotel
A resort style onsen hotel along the Yuno-ko Lake in Oku Nikko, which is blessed with natural resources.
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Nikko Cottage Fusha
A Japanese cottage with kitchen and laundry, in a quiet area while close to major attractions. One guest group per night.
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Tours and Packages
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Nikko Tours
Various tours and travel packages for Nikko and surroundings.
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