Rinnōji Temple

🗺 Temples · Nikko, Tochigi · ★4.3 (1,978)

This historic Buddhist temple complex, founded in the 8th century, houses magnificent wooden structures and serves as the resting place of Tokugawa shoguns. Visitors marvel at its ornate Taiyuin Mausoleum, intricate carvings, and serene gardens. The temple offers profound spiritual atmosphere and architectural beauty central to Nikko's UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.

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📍 Address	Nikko, Tochigi
🎫 Admission	See official site
🚉 Access	–
🕐 Hours	Not available
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