Rinnō-ji, Nikkō

Name: Rinnō-ji
Address: Nikkō, Japan
Telephone: +81 288 54 0531

#10 among attractions in Nikkō

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Rinnō-ji is a Tendai Buddhist temple in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. ()

Local name: 輪王寺 Completed: 766 (1258 years ago)Coordinates: 36°45'15"N, 139°36'11"E

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Rinnō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nikkō Tōshō-gū, Futarasan jinja, Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Nikkō Kirifuri Ice Arena.

~1810 ftNW
Ornate circa-1636 shogun shrine complex
Nikkō Tōshō-gū, Nikkō
9 min walk • Nikkō Tōshō-gū is a resplendent Shinto shrine nestled in the verdant forests of Nikkō, Japan, a city that harmoniously blends natural beauty with historical significance. This shrine, which is part of the "Shrines and Temples of Nikkō," a UNESCO World Heritage...
0.4 miNW
Mountain-top 8th-century Shinto shrine
Futarasan jinja, Nikkō
12 min walk • Futarasan Jinja, a serene Shinto shrine nestled in the lush greenery of Nikkō, Japan, offers a spiritual retreat for visitors and a glimpse into the country's rich cultural heritage. This historic shrine, established in 767, is dedicated to the deities of Nikkō's...
0.6 miW
Park, Scenic walking areas, Museum
Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Nikkō
16 min walk • Tamozawa Imperial Villa is a former imperial summer residence in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It was constructed for Emperor Taishō in 1899 and served as a hide-out for emperor Hirohito during World War II. The former imperial residence is now open for the public as museum and garden.
0.6 miNE
Sport complex, Sport venue, Sport
Nikkō Kirifuri Ice Arena, Nikkō
16 min walk • The Nikkō Kirifuri Ice Arena is an indoor sporting arena in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan. It is primarily used for ice hockey, and is the home arena of Nikkō Ice Bucks of the Asia League Ice Hockey.
~580 ftW
Park
Shōyō-en, Nikkō
3 min walk • Shōyō-en is a Japanese garden located next to the Sanbutsudō Hall of Rinnō-ji Temple in Nikkō. It was constructed in early Edo period, but reformed in the beginning of 19th century. The garden was given its name by a Confucian scholar Issai Sato.
~1760 ftSW
Botanical garden
Nikko Botanical Garden, Nikkō
9 min walk • The Nikko Botanical Garden is a botanical garden operated by the Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo, and located at 1842 Hanaishi, Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan, on rolling terrain with streams and ponds at 647 meters above sea level.
~1440 ftNW
36°45'23"N • 139°35'56"E
Shrines and Temples of Nikkō, Nikkō
7 min walk • The UNESCO World Heritage Site Shrines and Temples of Nikkō encompasses 103 buildings or structures and the natural setting around them. It is located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The buildings belong to two Shinto shrines and one Buddhist temple.
~440 ftSE
36°45'12"N • 139°36'14"E
Shinkyō Bridge, Nikkō
3 min walk • Bridge
0.6 miW
36°45'15"N • 139°35'35"E
Jin guhoteru li shi guan, Nikkō
15 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rinnō-ji?

Nearby attractions include Shinkyō Bridge, Nikkō (3 min walk), Shōyō-en, Nikkō (3 min walk), Shrines and Temples of Nikkō, Nikkō (7 min walk), Nikko Botanical Garden, Nikkō (9 min walk).

How to get to Rinnō-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rinnō-ji:

Bus

Shōdō Shōnin zō mae • Lines: W (2 min walk)
Hotel Seikōen-mae • Lines: W (4 min walk)

Train

Tobu-Nikko (26 min walk)
Nikko (30 min walk)