Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple — Attraction in Nikko

Rinnoji (輪王寺, Rinnōji) is Nikko's most important temple. It was founded by Shodo Shonin, the Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism to Nikko in the 8th century.

The temple's main building, the Sanbutsudo, houses large, gold lacquered, wooden statues of Amida, Senju-Kannon ("Kannon with a thousand arms") and Bato-Kannon ("Kannon with a horse head"). The three deities are regarded as Buddhist manifestations of Nikko's three mountain deities which are enshrined at Futarasan Shrine. A decade-long renovation of the Sanbutsudo was completed in spring 2019.

Opposite Sanbutsudo stands the temple's treasure house with Buddhist and Tokugawa related exhibits. Shoyoen, a small Japanese style garden, is located behind the treasure house. The garden is a popular autumn leaf spot with its many maple trees standing photogenically around its central pond. Autumn colors peak here typically around the first half...

World heritage Nikko Zan Rinno-ji Temple. World Heritage famous all over the Japan as well as world. Every year especially last week of December and First week of January millions of people to see and pray. Even though throughout the year visitors approached this world heritage but especially the new year even people all over the world visit this place because of religion fact. If someone would like to visit Japan I would like to suggest this world heritage it’s beautiful wonderful place located in Tochigi Ken. Almost 3 hours from Tokyo by bus or by train different kind of transportation available to reach world heritage. After visit the world heritage there are more beautiful places to visit around this area High land, Chuzenji Lake. Wishing for all visitors good luck, enjoy traveling. Safe and sound journey world heritage. God...

Rinnoji Temple, Nikko is Nikko's most important temple. It was founded by a monk, Shodo. The Shonin were propagators of Buddhism in the 8th century. The main hall (Sanbutsudo) is large and decorated with gold plating, Amida statues, and wooden statues of the god Kannon. (Senju-Kannon) and the god Kannon with the head of a horse (Bato-Kannon). All three gods have been worshiped by Buddhists in Nikko for a long time. Opposite the main hall (Sanbutsudo) stands the temple's treasure house, which is used as an exhibition space on Buddhism and the Tokugawa shogunate. There is also a small Japanese-style garden behind the temple's treasure house, which is very popular with tourists in Nikko in the fall. It is filled with maple trees around the pond and The colors are in full swing in...