World Heritage Sites in Nikko
The Shrines and Temples of Nikko, on the list of World Heritage Sites, are located amidst the picturesque mountains of the Tochigi Prefecture. Nikko is a ancient city that dates back to the 8th century and it’s an easy day trip from Tokyo. Some of the sights included in the area are the Futarasan -jinja (shrine) where you will find the Shinkyo, a sacred vermilion-lacquered wooden bridge, that dates back back to 1636.
You will also find the Toshogu Shrine, built in 1617 as the mausoleum of the Tokugawa Ieyasu. Many of the buildings in the shrine precincts are …read more
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