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Shinto Shrine📍 Tochigi, Japan
Nikkō Tōshō-gū
日光東照宮
Nikko Tosho-gu is the lavishly decorated mausoleum shrine of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the shogunate that ruled Japan for over 250 years. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it dazzles with gilded carvings including the famous 'see no evil' three monkeys, the sleeping cat, and the spectacular Yomeimon gate.
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Goshuin at Nikkō Tōshō-gū
| 東照宮 御朱印 | ¥500 | Year-round |
| 奥宮 御朱印 | ¥500 | Year-round |
Prices from ¥500. Bring cash — cards are rarely accepted at shrine offices.
Access
New to goshuin? Read how to receive one and the etiquette guide first. Details can change — please confirm with the official site before visiting.