Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Tochigi/Nikko

Nikko Toshogu Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, and is also registered as a World Heritage site. It is a famous tourist spot with high historical and cultural value, known for its luxurious and splendid architecture and carvings, especially the 'Sleeping Cat' and the 'Three Monkeys'. ◆Visiting Hours April 1 - October 31 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) November 1 - March 31 (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) *Note: Reception ends 30 minutes before closing time in each period. ◆Access ・By Train Asakusa to Tobu-Nikko (Limited Express Kegon): Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes Asakusa to Shimo-Imaichi to Tobu-Nikko (Limited Express Kinu + Local Train): Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes Asakusa to Tobu-Nikko (Tobu Railway Rapid): Approx. 2 hours 5 minutes Shinjuku to Tobu-Nikko (JR Limited Express Nikko): Approx. 2 hours Utsunomiya to Nikko (JR Nikko Line): Approx. 45 minutes ・By Car From the Utsunomiya IC on the Tohoku Expressway, take the Nikko Utsunomiya Road and exit at the Nikko IC. It is 2 km from the Nikko IC.