“So much more than we expected from Nikko Toshogu Shrine — we'd happily go again on our next trip.”

Nikko · Tochigi
Nikko Toshogu Shrine
The gilded shrine of Tokugawa Ieyasu, deep in the Nikko cedars.
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Adult (18+)
Shrine admission
$10.67 ≈ ¥1,644 /ticket
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Highlights
- Yomeimon gate & sleeping cat
- UNESCO World Heritage
- ~2 hours from Asakusa
A UNESCO World Heritage shrine famous for its gilded Yomeimon gate, the sleeping cat and the three wise monkeys. Admission around ¥1.600. Reach Nikko in about two hours from Asakusa — an easy day trip.
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“Nice and calm on a weekday. Nikko Toshogu Shrine is well worth a visit if you're in Nikko.”
“The sunset slot at Nikko Toshogu Shrine was unforgettable — colours everywhere and a magical atmosphere.”
“The views from Nikko Toshogu Shrine exceeded every photo we'd seen — worth planning the whole day around.”
“Gorgeous from every angle — bring a good camera, you'll want to remember every moment.”
“We visited Nikko Toshogu Shrine on a weekday afternoon and it was beautifully calm. One of our best memories.”