Nikko, Tochigi / 日光東照宮
Nikko Toshogu Shrine
The shrine of Tokugawa Ieyasu, part of the World Heritage "Shrines and Temples of Nikko", with 55 buildings including 8 National Treasures, most rebuilt in 1636 by the third shogun Iemitsu.
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
Before you go
Only facts we confirmed on official sources are shown. Anything else is marked “Not checked yet”.
- Opening hours
April-October 9:00-17:00, November-March 9:00-16:00; entry closes 30 minutes before the gates close.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Open every day.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Adults and high school students 1,600 yen, elementary and junior high 550 yen (group rates for 35 or more).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
From JR Nikko or Tobu Nikko Station, about 10 minutes on the World Heritage loop bus to Omotesando, then about 5 minutes on foot; about 10 minutes by car from Nikko IC.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
About 200 car spaces, 600 yen. Minibuses and coaches must book 7 days ahead and cannot park on weekends, holidays or special event days.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
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Address: Nikko, Tochigi (Japanese address: 栃木県日光市山内2301)
Official site: https://www.toshogu.jp/
Location
Smaller pins are other spots nearby.
Nearby spots
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Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.
Crowds
- Crowd level
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Best time to visit
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Peak time
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Busiest days
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Busiest season
The spring (May) and autumn (October) grand festivals feature the 1,000-samurai procession and horseback archery.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Latest traveler report
- None yet
The Nikko tourism association publishes a traffic-jam forecast calendar based on past data (PDF) and real-time parking availability for the World Heritage area; it suggests parking where there is space and getting around by bus or on foot.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
You can check typical busy hours in Google Maps ("Popular times" on the place's page). Open this spot in Google Maps
Visiting respectfully
- RulesParts of the precinct may be closed for ceremonies, events or repair work.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.toshogu.jp/pages/25/Details read from the official site.
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.tochigiji.or.jp/spot/s6154/Hours, closing days, access, parking, events and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.nikko-kankou.org/features/%20congestionAccess and parking read from a tourism organization's site.