Nikko Toshogu  (03 04 2020)

Visit Toshogu shrine, start from the Nikko Station (JR line)

Walking through a main approach road allied by cryptomeria to the shrine

Enter into the precinct through Ishidorii (Stone Torii Gate)

After watching a vermilion Gojunoto (Five-Story Pagoda) left side

Through main gate; Omotemon (Front Gate) or called Nio gate, gateof Guardian deity Nio or Deva

Then to watch “Imaginary Elephants”on a gable of the Kamijinko Storehouse, one of Sanjinko (Three Sacred Storehouses) on right side.

And famous Sanzaru (Three Wise Monkeys) on Shinkyusha (Sacred Stable), a stable for the shrine’s sacred horses on left side.

After visiting the Honjido Hall in where to enjoy famous crying dragon.

To watch gorgeous Yomeimon gate or “Gate of the Setting Sun” since people can admire this gate all day long.

By watching Shinyosha (Portable Shrine House) on left side

Move to the Gohonsha (Main Shrine) (Inside no photos allowed) after watching a Karamon gate (Chinese gate)

Then go up to Okumiya (Inner Shrine) through Sakashitamon by watching sleeping cat

Going up to the Okumiya (Inner Shrine) thourgh arrow alley to Okumiya with watching Gohonsha (Main Shrine).

Then visit Tokugawa Ieyasu’s mausoleum; Gohoto in the Inner shrine