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Nikko's Sacred Treasures and Natural Wonders
Nikko features a concentration of UNESCO World Heritage sites and natural landmarks within the Nikko National Park. This selection highlights the opulent Tōshō-gū shrine, the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, and the Taiyuin mausoleum. Major religious sites like Rinnō-ji Temple and Futarasan-jinja are complemented by the iconic Shinkyo Bridge. The region's volcanic geography is represented by the 97-meter Kegon Falls, Lake Chūzenji at the foot of Mount Nantai, and the expansive wooden architecture of the Tamozawa Imperial Villa.
A Tōshō-gū shrine
Nikkō Tōshō-gū is a Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
B Shinkyo Bridge
One of the most beautiful bridges in the entire country, this bridge is part of the Nikko sanctuary complex, to which it leads.
C Rinnō-ji Temple Complex
Rinnō-ji is a Tendai Buddhist temple in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
D Kegon Falls
Kegon Falls is located at Lake Chūzenji in Nikkō National Park near the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
E Futarasan-jinja shrine
Futarasan jinja is a Shinto shrine in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
F Taiyuinbyo Iemitsu Taiyuin Temple
The mausoleum of the third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitsu, this UNESCO-listed complex features intricate black and gold carvings. While intentionally less opulent than Tōshō-gū, it showcases masterfully preserved Edo-period architecture across its gates and prayer halls.
G Lake Chuzenji
Lake Chūzenji, also called Sea of Happiness, is a scenic lake in Nikkō National Park in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
H Tamozawa Imperial Villa
This impressive villa is one of the largest wooden buildings in the country. Formerly an imperial palace, it now functions as a museum.
I Ryuzu Falls
Ryūzu Falls is a waterfall located upstream from the Yugawa River which makes its way into Lake Yunoko and Lake Chūzenji.
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