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Nemuri-neko (Sleeping cat carving)
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Nikkō Tōshogū
2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Yōmeimon Gate
Japan, 〒321-1431 Tochigi, Nikko, Sannai, 2301 日光東照宮内
Nikko Futarasan-jinja Haiden
2307 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Rin’nōji Yakushi-do
Japan, 〒321-1431 Tochigi, Nikko, Sannai, 2301 日光東照宮 内
Gojū-no-tō (five-storied pagoda)
2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Sanjinko
2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Nikkō Tōshogū Art Museum
Japan, 〒321-1431 Tochigi, Nikko, Sannai, 2301 日光東照宮内
Nikko Toshogu Hōmotsukan Museum
2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Rin’nōji Taiyū-in (Mausoleum of Iemitsu)
2300 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Wish-Granting Tree
2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Nearby restaurants
Meiji-no-Yakata
2339-1 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Sannai shokudo - Kissa Suiran
2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Cafe Restaurant Fujimoto
2339-1 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Nikko Maruhide Shokudo
10-24 Yasukawacho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1432, Japan
SANNAISARYO TAIKOBO
2366 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Nikko Castella Honpo Bandai Nikko Store
1-1 Honcho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1434, Japan
Kariman Kourindō
10-18 Yasukawacho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1432, Japan
Yuansanbo
2339-1 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Sanraku
10-19 Yasukawacho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1432, Japan
Yuba cafe Hazuki
5-30 Yasukawacho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1432, Japan
Nearby hotels
Hotel Seikoen
2350 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Nikko Tokanso
23352335 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
Nikko Nishimachi Club à la touto
10-9 Yasukawacho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1432, Japan
Nikko Senhime Monogatari
6-48 Yasukawacho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1432, Japan
Kozuchi No Yado Tsurukame Daikichi
2-53 Yasukawacho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1432, Japan
Hotel Harumoto
5-13 Yasukawacho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1432, Japan
Nikko Kanaya Hotel
1300 Kamihatsuishimachi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1401, Japan
Nikko Tokinoyuu
1030 Kamihatsuishimachi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1401, Japan
Turtle Inn Nikko
2-16 Takumicho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1433, Japan
Umeyashiki Ryokan Nikko
2398 Hangakimen, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1414, Japan
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Nemuri-neko (Sleeping cat carving)

2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
4.4(206)
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attractions: Nikkō Tōshogū, Yōmeimon Gate, Nikko Futarasan-jinja Haiden, Rin’nōji Yakushi-do, Gojū-no-tō (five-storied pagoda), Sanjinko, Nikkō Tōshogū Art Museum, Nikko Toshogu Hōmotsukan Museum, Rin’nōji Taiyū-in (Mausoleum of Iemitsu), Wish-Granting Tree, restaurants: Meiji-no-Yakata, Sannai shokudo - Kissa Suiran, Cafe Restaurant Fujimoto, Nikko Maruhide Shokudo, SANNAISARYO TAIKOBO, Nikko Castella Honpo Bandai Nikko Store, Kariman Kourindō, Yuansanbo, Sanraku, Yuba cafe Hazuki
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Nearby attractions of Nemuri-neko (Sleeping cat carving)

Nikkō Tōshogū

Yōmeimon Gate

Nikko Futarasan-jinja Haiden

Rin’nōji Yakushi-do

Gojū-no-tō (five-storied pagoda)

Sanjinko

Nikkō Tōshogū Art Museum

Nikko Toshogu Hōmotsukan Museum

Rin’nōji Taiyū-in (Mausoleum of Iemitsu)

Wish-Granting Tree

Nikkō Tōshogū

Nikkō Tōshogū

4.5

(12K)

Open 24 hours
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Yōmeimon Gate

Yōmeimon Gate

4.7

(355)

Open 24 hours
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Nikko Futarasan-jinja Haiden

Nikko Futarasan-jinja Haiden

4.4

(2.2K)

Open 24 hours
Click for details
Rin’nōji Yakushi-do

Rin’nōji Yakushi-do

4.2

(160)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Nemuri-neko (Sleeping cat carving)

Meiji-no-Yakata

Sannai shokudo - Kissa Suiran

Cafe Restaurant Fujimoto

Nikko Maruhide Shokudo

SANNAISARYO TAIKOBO

Nikko Castella Honpo Bandai Nikko Store

Kariman Kourindō

Yuansanbo

Sanraku

Yuba cafe Hazuki

Meiji-no-Yakata

Meiji-no-Yakata

4.1

(1.0K)

$$$

Click for details
Sannai shokudo - Kissa Suiran

Sannai shokudo - Kissa Suiran

4.3

(87)

Click for details
Cafe Restaurant Fujimoto

Cafe Restaurant Fujimoto

4.4

(123)

Click for details
Nikko Maruhide Shokudo

Nikko Maruhide Shokudo

3.9

(314)

$$

Closed
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Reviews of Nemuri-neko (Sleeping cat carving)

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5.0
39w

Nemuri Neko "Sleeping Cat symbolizes Nikkō or the Spirit of Ieyasu, who was thought to be the manifestation of Yakushi Nyorai", the Buddha of Healing, who offers medicinal remedies, gives nourishment to the mind, body, and spirit, and comforts the sick and cures illnesses.

on the other side of the Sleeping Cat is a carving pair of sparrows, despite cats are normally supposed to prey on them. This depiction is believed to symbolize peace, as sparrows can live freely when cats are asleep. If the cat sleep without staying alert, means also that its environment is safe and peaceful.

Some, however, believe that it’s not fully asleep. According to popular belief, the cat’s eyes are only half-closed and Its pose does suggest that it may be actually staying alert, so that unclean creatures such as rats cannot enter the sacred place.

It's a charming belief, but ultimately it's just a...

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5.0
2y

The sleeping neko is located on the entrance of a small shrine beside the grand toshogu. Not sure if this shrine is dedicated to Ieyasu, I think it's for his son. The lines are long so time...

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2.0
5w

A real anticlimax as it's high up.and relatively small and the queue just ", pushes" you along so a quick photo is all you can get it you know where and when to see this small,...

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Nemuri Neko "Sleeping Cat symbolizes Nikkō or the Spirit of Ieyasu, who was thought to be the manifestation of Yakushi Nyorai", the Buddha of Healing, who offers medicinal remedies, gives nourishment to the mind, body, and spirit, and comforts the sick and cures illnesses. on the other side of the Sleeping Cat is a carving pair of sparrows, despite cats are normally supposed to prey on them. This depiction is believed to symbolize peace, as sparrows can live freely when cats are asleep. If the cat sleep without staying alert, means also that its environment is safe and peaceful. Some, however, believe that it’s not fully asleep. According to popular belief, the cat’s eyes are only half-closed and Its pose does suggest that it may be actually staying alert, so that unclean creatures such as rats cannot enter the sacred place. It's a charming belief, but ultimately it's just a Sleeping cat.
Vincent OliverVincent Oliver
A real anticlimax as it's high up.and relatively small and the queue just ", pushes" you along so a quick photo is all you can get it you know where and when to see this small, snoozing cat ...
kazu adriakazu adria
日光東照宮で有名な猫の彫刻。 名工「左 甚五郎」作と伝えられる。 東照宮境内、【国宝】東廻廊潜門(ひがしかいろうくぐりもん)の蟇股(かえるまた)にあります。 数ある東照宮の彫刻の中で作者が分かるのはこの猫の彫刻だけと言われています。 ここは通路の中でもひと際狭く、人通りも多いのでうっかりすると見落としてしまいそうな小さな彫刻です。 写真に収めるのもなかなか大変です。 この「眠猫」は、平和の象徴とされていて猫が眠っているように見えることから、猫も眠ってしまうほど平和な時代を表す。 または、猫が眠ていれば雀でも安心して暮らせる、という平和への願いが込められているようです。 しかしよく見ると、前足でしっかりと地面を踏みしめ、薄目で前傾姿勢を取っていて、いつでも動ける状態のようにも感じます。 他の説のように(眠っているように見せかけて、いつでも飛びかかれる姿勢をしている)という意味も納得できました。 「眠猫」のある潜門の反対側に「雀」の彫刻があります。 長寿や幸福の象徴と言われる「鶴」のつがいの彫刻もあります。 この先には、「奥宮」「奥社宝塔(御墓所)」へ続く道があり、家康公が静かに眠る神聖な領域へと入る事を表しているかのようです。
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Nemuri Neko "Sleeping Cat symbolizes Nikkō or the Spirit of Ieyasu, who was thought to be the manifestation of Yakushi Nyorai", the Buddha of Healing, who offers medicinal remedies, gives nourishment to the mind, body, and spirit, and comforts the sick and cures illnesses. on the other side of the Sleeping Cat is a carving pair of sparrows, despite cats are normally supposed to prey on them. This depiction is believed to symbolize peace, as sparrows can live freely when cats are asleep. If the cat sleep without staying alert, means also that its environment is safe and peaceful. Some, however, believe that it’s not fully asleep. According to popular belief, the cat’s eyes are only half-closed and Its pose does suggest that it may be actually staying alert, so that unclean creatures such as rats cannot enter the sacred place. It's a charming belief, but ultimately it's just a Sleeping cat.
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A real anticlimax as it's high up.and relatively small and the queue just ", pushes" you along so a quick photo is all you can get it you know where and when to see this small, snoozing cat ...
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日光東照宮で有名な猫の彫刻。 名工「左 甚五郎」作と伝えられる。 東照宮境内、【国宝】東廻廊潜門(ひがしかいろうくぐりもん)の蟇股(かえるまた)にあります。 数ある東照宮の彫刻の中で作者が分かるのはこの猫の彫刻だけと言われています。 ここは通路の中でもひと際狭く、人通りも多いのでうっかりすると見落としてしまいそうな小さな彫刻です。 写真に収めるのもなかなか大変です。 この「眠猫」は、平和の象徴とされていて猫が眠っているように見えることから、猫も眠ってしまうほど平和な時代を表す。 または、猫が眠ていれば雀でも安心して暮らせる、という平和への願いが込められているようです。 しかしよく見ると、前足でしっかりと地面を踏みしめ、薄目で前傾姿勢を取っていて、いつでも動ける状態のようにも感じます。 他の説のように(眠っているように見せかけて、いつでも飛びかかれる姿勢をしている)という意味も納得できました。 「眠猫」のある潜門の反対側に「雀」の彫刻があります。 長寿や幸福の象徴と言われる「鶴」のつがいの彫刻もあります。 この先には、「奥宮」「奥社宝塔(御墓所)」へ続く道があり、家康公が静かに眠る神聖な領域へと入る事を表しているかのようです。
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