Japan Midokoro / Tochigi Prefecture / Nikkō-shi / Shrines and Temples of Nikkō
Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture · World Heritage Site
Shrines and Temples of Nikkō
- Nearest stationTōbu Nikkō Station 2.0 km
- DesignationWorld Heritage Site, Historic Site
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Shrines and Temples of Nikkō encompasses 103 buildings or structures and the natural setting around them. It is located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
From the Wikipedia article “Shrines and Temples of Nikkō” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Shrines and Temples of Nikkō. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Tōbu Nikkō Station, 2.0 km (straight line) |
| Type | World Heritage Site, Historic Site |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Shrines and Temples of Nikkō?
- Tōbu Nikkō Station. It is 2.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Shrines and Temples of Nikkō a designated cultural property?
- Yes: World Heritage Site, Historic Site.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Nikkō Tōshō-gū Museum: unknown photographer, 1934 (Public domain), Higashi Kairō: No machine-readable author provided. Fg2 assumed (based on copyright claims). (Public domain), Yōmeimon, Nikkō Tōshō-gū: Jpatokal (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nishi Kairō: Zairon (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shōmen Karamon: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France (CC BY 2.0), Honden, Ishinoma and Haiden: Madame Tatillonne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
