Shrines and Temples of Nikkō, Nikkō

Name: Shrines and Temples of Nikkō
Address: Nikkō, Japan

#11 among attractions in Nikkō

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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. Nine of the structures are designated National Treasures of Japan while the remaining 94 are Important Cultural Properties. UNESCO listed the site as World Heritage in 1999. ()

Local name: 日光の社寺 Unesco: from 1999Area: 1.44 mi²Coordinates: 36°45'23"N, 139°35'56"E

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Shrines and Temples of Nikkō – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~550 ftN
Ornate circa-1636 shogun shrine complex
Nikkō Tōshō-gū, Nikkō
3 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...
~940 ftNW
Mountain-top 8th-century Shinto shrine
Futarasan jinja, Nikkō
5 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...
0.5 miSW
Park, Scenic walking areas, Museum
Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Nikkō
13 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.
0.7 miNE
Sport complex, Sport venue, Sport
Nikkō Kirifuri Ice Arena, Nikkō
18 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.
~1020 ftSE
Park
Shōyō-en, Nikkō
5 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.
0.5 miS
Botanical garden
Nikko Botanical Garden, Nikkō
12 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 ftSE
8th-century temple with museum and garden
Rinnō-ji, Nikkō
7 min walk • Rinnō-ji is a Tendai Buddhist temple in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
~1870 ftSE
36°45'12"N • 139°36'14"E
Shinkyō Bridge, Nikkō
10 min walk • Bridge
~1940 ftSW
36°45'15"N • 139°35'35"E
Jin guhoteru li shi guan, Nikkō
10 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shrines and Temples of Nikkō?

Nearby attractions include Nikkō Tōshō-gū, Nikkō (3 min walk), Futarasan jinja, Nikkō (5 min walk), Shōyō-en, Nikkō (5 min walk), Rinnō-ji, Nikkō (7 min walk).

How to get to Shrines and Temples of Nikkō by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shrines and Temples of Nikkō:

Bus

Taiyuin/Futarasan Shrine • Lines: W (4 min walk)
Nishisando-chaya • Lines: W (5 min walk)

Train

Tobu-Nikko (33 min walk)