World Cultural Heritage Japan Nikko Toshogu Shrine

#Japan Attractions Among the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko" listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, the most famous one is the "Nikko Toshogu Shrine" founded in 1617 and dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Tokugawa Ieyasu was born on December 26, 1542 in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. He established organizational order within his jurisdiction, promoted learning and industrial development, laid the foundation for 260 years of peace and culture in the Edo period, and made great contributions to the development of modern Japan. On June 1, 1616, Prince Ieyasu died of illness in Sunpu Castle, now Shizuoka City, at the age of 75, and was buried immediately at Kunozan. According to his will, one year later, on June 1, 1617, Tokugawa Ieyasu's coffin was moved from Kunozan to Nikko Toshogu Shrine. In the presence of the second shogun Tokugawa Hidetada and other important figures, a solemn ceremony was held and a shrine was rebuilt here, becoming Tosho Shrine. It was named Toshogu in 1645. The current main shrine was rebuilt in 1636 by the third shogun, Iemitsu. It was a collection of intricate carvings, lacquer and paintings by famous craftsmen from all over Japan at the time. The complex consists of 55 buildings, including 8 national treasures of Japan, 34 important cultural materials of Japan, etc. It is so luxurious and gorgeous that it is a feast for the eyes. Everyone's written words are biased, and the fine craftsmanship of the carving can be more convincing through pictures than words. #Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Japan Destinations #Japan Travel Guide #World Cultural Heritage #World Heritage #Temple #Architecture #Historic Buildings #Historic Buildings