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Nikko Toshogu 東照宮

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Nikko Toshogu today

  • What it is: The richly carved and gilded shrine where Tokugawa Ieyasu is enshrined, part of the Nikko World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Yomeimon gate and the sleeping cat carving.
  • Getting there: From Tobu Nikko Station, World Heritage sightseeing bus to Omotesando (about 10 minutes), then about 5 minutes on foot.
  • Hours: 9:00–17:00 April–October; 9:00–16:00 November–March. Tickets stop 30 minutes before closing.
  • Admission: ¥1,600 adults, ¥550 children; with Treasure Museum ¥2,400.
  • Tip: Save energy for the stone stairs up to Ieyasu's tomb at the Okumiya. Come at 9:00 to beat tour groups.
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Spring festival in May; autumn leaves late October to November

Checked against: 拝観時間・料金 - 日光東照宮 · 日光東照宮 - 日光市観光協会. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Nikko Toshogu on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.