Toshogu: Nikko:UNNESCO's world heritage Tochigi, Japan 栃木県 日光東照宮（世界文化遺産）
Nikko Toshogu is a Shinto shrine situated in Nikko, Tochigi . The shrine was listed in 1999 as a World Heritage site. It is the mausoleum of Ieyasu Tokugawa, who founded the Tokugawa Shogunate in early 17th century . The original temple was rebuilt into the spectacular complex by the third Shogun Iemitsu in 1636 to demonstrate the power of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The buildings in the precincts are world-famous for an abundance of colorful and elaborate sculptures depicting plants and animals as well as imaginary creatures.
Toshogu: Nikko:UNNESCO's world heritage Tochigi, Japan 栃木県 日光東照宮（世界文化遺産）
Nikko Toshogu is a Shinto shrine situated in Nikko, Tochigi . The shrine was listed in 1999 as a World Heritage site. It is the mausoleum of Ieyasu Tokugawa, who founded the Tokugawa Shogunate in early 17th century . The original temple was rebuilt into the spectacular complex by the third Shogun Iemitsu in 1636 to demonstrate the power of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The buildings in the precincts are world-famous for an abundance of colorful and elaborate sculptures depicting plants and animals as well as imaginary creatures.