⛩🐒✅ Nikko Toshogu Shrine Strategy Guide – Enjoy Tokugawa history at this World Heritage Site!

#DomesticTravelTips Nikko Toshogu Shrine is one of Japan's leading shrines, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, and is famous for its gorgeous carvings and stately architecture. It is also registered as a World Heritage Site, and is a popular spot visited by many tourists from both Japan and abroad. Here are some tips to avoid the crowds and make sure you see the highlights! 📍 1. Basic information 📌 Location: 2301 Yamauchi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture ⏰ Visiting hours: • April 1st to October 31st: 9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30) • November 1st to March 31st: 9:00-16:00 (last admission 15:30) 💰 Admission fees: • [Toshogu Shrine single admission ticket] Adults and high school students: 1,600 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 550 yen • [Set fee (Toshogu Shrine + Treasure Museum)] Adults and high school students: 2,400 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 870 yen 🔥 2. Tips and things to see 🔹 ① Visit first thing in the morning to avoid crowds! • It's best to arrive before 9:00! • After 10am, it gets crowded with tour groups💦 🔹 ② Make sure to check out the highlights! 🐵 Three Wise Monkeys • Famous for its "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" sculptures! • Eight sculptures depict the life of a person, and you can enjoy just this place for 10 minutes✨ 🐉 Honjido (Crying Dragon) • Famous for its crying dragon. When you strike the clappers, the echoing sound reverberates like the cry of a dragon! 🐦 Sleeping Cat • The "Sleeping Cat" by Migi Jingoro is a small sculpture, but a masterpiece that represents Toshogu Shrine. • A sparrow is drawn on the back of the cat, and it is popular as a "symbol of peace"✨ 🌄 Okumiya (Ieyasu's Grave) • The place where Tokugawa Ieyasu rests, located at the top of 207 steps. • The view from the top is also spectacular, so if you have the stamina, you should definitely try it! 💡 Tips • If you're not confident in your stamina, head to Okumiya first, and then take your time to explore the other areas on your way back.✨ 🍱 3. Gourmet food and souvenirs after worship 🍱 ① Nikko Yuba Yuzen • A famous restaurant serving Nikko's specialty "yuba cuisine"! • How about an elegant "yuba kaiseki" for lunch after worship? 📍 Access: 10 minutes walk from Toshogu Shrine 🍡 ② Kanaya Bakery • The crispy "Kanaya Roll" and "Kanaya Curry Bread" are very popular! • Also great as souvenirs. 📍 Access: 5 minutes walk from Toshogu Shrine 🎯 4. Summary of tips for visiting Nikko Toshogu Shrine ✅ Arrive before 9:00 to avoid the crowds! ✅ Be sure to check out the "Three Wise Monkeys", "Sleeping Cat", "Crying Dragon" and "Okumiya" ✅ If you have the energy, go to Okumiya first! ✅ After worship, take a break with "Yuba cuisine" and "Kanaya Bakery" 🍡 ✨ Feel the power of Tokugawa Ieyasu at Nikko Toshogu Shrine, full of history and beauty! ✨ #DomesticTravel #japan #NikkoToshoguShrine