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Nikko, Tochigi / 日光山輪王寺

Nikko-san Rinnoji Temple

A temple founded over 1,250 years ago by the monk Shodo, part of the World Heritage "Shrines and Temples of Nikko"; its Sanbutsudo is the largest wooden building on Mt. Nikko.

The large red-and-black Sanbutsudo hall of Rinnoji with a bronze incense burner in front
Sanbutsudo at Nikko RinnojiPhoto: Photo AC · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there
Train / Bus / Car
Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
Open every day (check the notes below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

April-October 8:00-17:00, November-March 8:00-16:00 (entry until 30 minutes before closing).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Closed

Open every day.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Admission

Rinnoji ticket (Sanbutsudo and Taiyuin): adults 900 yen, elementary and junior high 400 yen; Sanbutsudo only: 400 / 200 yen (group rates for 35 or more).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Getting there

About 9 minutes on the World Heritage loop bus from JR Nikko or Tobu Nikko Station to Shodo Shonin-zo-mae, right by the temple; about 10 minutes by car from Nikko IC.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Not yet confirmed

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Address: Nikko, Tochigi (Japanese address: 栃木県日光市山内2300)

Official site: https://www.rinnoji.or.jp/

Location

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Crowds

Busiest season

The 500-year-old Kongo cherry in front of the Sanbutsudo (a Natural Monument) blooms around late April; the Gohan-shiki rite is held on April 2 and the rice-cake-pounding Goku-kaji on December 21.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Not yet confirmed

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