Religious Building · Nikkō, Japan
Tōshō-gū, Nikkō
Nikkō Tōshō-gū (日光東照宮) is a Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Built 1617.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Nikkō, Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1617 |
| Coordinates | 36.7581° N, 139.5990° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Tōshō-gū, Nikkō is known for
Nikkō Tōshō-gū (日光東照宮) is a Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
About Tōshō-gū, Nikkō
Nikkō Tōshō-gū (日光東照宮) is a Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Together with Futarasan Shrine and Rinnō-ji, it forms the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō UNESCO World Heritage Site, with 42 structures of the shrine included in the nomination. Five of them are designated as National Treasures of Japan, and three more as Important Cultural Properties.
History
Tōshō-gū is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. It was initially built in 1617, during the Edo period, while Ieyasu's son Hidetada was shōgun. It was enlarged during the time of the third shōgun, Iemitsu.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Tōshō-gū, Nikkō website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Nikkō |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Utsunomiya Airport (QUT) |
| Distance from the airport | 24.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Ibaraki Airport (IBR) · Omitama, Japan · 60.3 miles away
- Narita International Airport (NRT) · Narita, Japan · 81.3 miles away
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) · Tokyo, Japan · 84.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tōshō-gū, Nikkō?
Nikkō Tōshō-gū (日光東照宮) is a Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Where is Tōshō-gū, Nikkō located?
Tōshō-gū, Nikkō is in Nikkō, Japan. Its coordinates are 36.7581° N, 139.5990° E.
How do I get to Tōshō-gū, Nikkō?
The nearest town is Nikkō, and the nearest airport is Utsunomiya Airport (QUT), about 24.2 miles away (straight line).
When was Tōshō-gū, Nikkō built?
Tōshō-gū, Nikkō was built 1617.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikkō_Tōshō-gū — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q696641 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.toshogu.jp/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.