Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Toshogu Shrine

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Toshogu Shrine

日光東照宮東照宮
alternative words: Nikkotoshogu Shrine, Nikko-toshogu Shrine, Nikko toshogu Shrine, Toshogu, Nikko-toshogu, Nikko toshogu, Toushouguu
keywords: shrine , world heritage
related topics: Nikko , Tochigi Prefecture
related web sites: http://www.toshogu.jp , http://www.toshogu-koyoen.com/toshogu
explanation: Shrine built at Nikko city in 1617. It enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of Edo shogunate. During Edo period, each seignior had been asked to contribute to brighten up the shrine, so many building had been added. Yome gate (Yomemon) is a masterpiece of the early Edo period. Recently it has been chosen as a world human heritage by UNESCO.