Day 2 of Winter Travel in Nikko ~Mt. Nikko Rinno-ji and Nikko Toshogu Shrine~
This article will introduce day 2 of my winter trip to Nikko. Starting off with breakfast at my hotel, I also visited Mt. Nikko Rinno-ji and Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
Verified [Verified] denotes information that has been published with confirmation of its owing parties.
Nikkosan Rinnoji Temple
The famed Sanbutsudo, the largest wooden hall on Mt. Nikko awaits here.
Nikkosan Rinnoji Temple is the overarching name for a sought after collective of sacred halls, pagodas, and sub-temples. It’s said that Shodo Shonin initially founded the Shihonryuji Temple, which went on to be the first of Nikko’s temples.
Sanbutsudo is the largest wooden structure on Mt. Nikko, standing as a destination where you can find three statues of Buddha: Thousand-Armed Kannon, Amitabha Nyorai and Batou Kannon.
The grounds shimmy with the dancing boughs of kongo-zakura in spring, a variety of Japanese bird cherry trees that are said to be some 500 years old. In fall, the colorful wash of autumn leaves dazzle around the Shoyo-en Japanese garden.
Taiyuin stands brandished in a dignified gold and black exterior, wrapped by some 315 lantens.
Rinnoji Temple is registered as a World Heritage Site as part of “The Shrines and Temples of Nikko.”
Highlights
-
Sanbutsudo remains the largest wooden structure on Mt. Nikko
-
Unforgettable 500-year-old blooming kongo-zakura in spring, or beautiful autumn leaves in fall at Shoyo-en
-
Registered as a World Heritage Site as part of “The Shrines and Temples of Nikko”
Photos
-
![Sanbutsudo, Nikkozan's largest wooden structure ※Viewing may be limited during scheduled programming]()
Sanbutsudo, Nikkozan's largest wooden structure ※Viewing may be limited during scheduled programming
-
![Taiyuin closes at times per temple programming]()
Taiyuin closes at times per temple programming
-
![50 of 30,000 gems to view at any time at the Treasure Hall, including one national treasure.]()
50 of 30,000 gems to view at any time at the Treasure Hall, including one national treasure.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
Q
Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
A
We provide guidance via QR codes to access our multilingual website, which supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, and Thai.
Q
Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
A
Yes, available at each temple building.
Q
Is parking available?
A
Yes, we have both a First and a Second parking lot.
Q
Are coin lockers available?
A
Yes, available at the First parking lot.
Reviews
Learn More
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 日光山輪王寺
- Postal Code
- 321-1431
- Address
- 2300 Sannai, Nikko City, Tochigi
- Telephone
- 0288-54-0531
- Admission
-
Rinnoji Ticket (Sanbutsudo, Taiyuin): 900 yen for adults, 400 yen for elementary and middle school students.
Sanbutsudo, Taiyuin, and Treasure Hall Set Ticket (available only at the ticket counter or as an e-ticket): 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for elementary and middle school students. - Closed
-
No holidays
※Visiting restrictions may apply due to events.
※The Treasure Hall and Shoyo-en Garden are closed once every month and a half for exhibit rotation. - Hours
-
April-October 8:00am - 5:00pm
November-March 8:00am - 4:00pm
※Reception closes 30 minutes before closing - Access
- About 7 minutes by World Heritage sightseeing bus (Tobu bus) from the JR Nikko Line’s Nikko Station or the Tobu Nikko Line’s Tobu Nikko Station to the Shodo shonin zo mae stop, then about 1 minute on foot
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)