Nikko Attractions

Nikko Toshogu is a Shinto shrine and part of the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko", a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The shrine was founded in 1617 and is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate.

The Toshogu is decorated with abundant wood carvings and large amounts of gold leaf.

The Tamozawa Imperial Villa was built in 1899 to serve as a place for the Emperor of Taisho to rest during the summer months. It is noted as one of the biggest wooden buildings in Japan, with 106 rooms. The interior paintings and decoration are of particular cultural value.