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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.

The white-and-gold carved Karamon gate among tall trees
The Karamon gate of Nikko ToshoguPhoto: Photo AC · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

Reports open in Phase 2

Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

Decide before you go

A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.

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

Before you go

Only facts we confirmed on official sources are shown. Anything else is listed under “Not yet confirmed”.

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 a tourism board site
Closed

Open every day.

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

Payment, 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

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Nearby spots

Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.

Crowds

Busiest season

The spring (May) and autumn (October) grand festivals feature the 1,000-samurai procession and horseback archery.

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

Crowd level, Best time to visit, Peak time, Busiest days

no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

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 a tourism board site

Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).

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Visiting respectfully

  • RulesParts of the precinct may be closed for ceremonies, events or repair work.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site

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