Nikko Toshogu

An ornately carved mausoleum for shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, home to the famous three wise monkeys.

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Get directions +81 288-54-0560

Address: 2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431
Hours: 9:00-16:00
Price: 1,600 yen combo ticket
Nearest station: Tobu Nikko Station, bus or ~30-min walk

The lavish mausoleum of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, famous for its carved 'see no evil' monkeys.

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