Nikkō Tōshō-gū
Nikkō Tōshō-gū (日光東照宮) is a Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
| Nikkō Tōshō-gū 日光東照宮 | |
|---|---|
 Yōmeimon | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | Tokugawa Ieyasu |
| Type | Tōshō-gū |
| Location | |
| Location | 2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture 〒 321-1431 |
  Shown within Japan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 36.758064°N 139.598958°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural style | Gongen-zukuri |
| Date established | 1617 |
| Website | |
| www | |
| Glossary of Shinto | |
Nikko Tosho-gu and Futarasan Shrine and Rinnō-ji are listed as the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō UNESCO World Heritage Site. The shrine has National Treasures of Japan, and three Important Cultural Properties.
Gallery
Tablet reads "Tōshō Dai-Gongen" (東照大権現) on the torii. Attributed to Emperor Go-Mizunoo
Oranda dōrō (Dutch lantern) gifted by the Dutch East India Company presented to the shōgun in 1643
This bell gifted by the Korean Joseon dynasty
A kagura-den in the temple
A karamon
Statues of Nio guards the temple
Iron lanterns donated by Daimyo Date Masamune
The urn has the ashes of Tokugawa Ieyasu
Other websites
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