Nikkō Tōshō-gū

日光東照宮

shrine in Nikkō

#1 in Nikkō / #52 in Japan

by Koichi Sato

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Nikkō Tōshō-gū is a renowned Shinto shrine located in Nikkō, Japan, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its elaborate and ornate architecture, including the Yomeimon Gate, which is adorned with intricate carvings and gold leaf. The shrine complex features numerous buildings, including the famous "Sleeping Cat" and the "Three Wise Monkeys" carvings that symbolize the principles of "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

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