Nikko Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
- This article is about Nikko the city; see Nikko (priest) for the founder of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism.
Nikkō (日光市; -shi) is a
city located in the mountains of
Tochigi prefecture,
Japan. It is a popular destination for Japanese tourists, housing the mausoleum of famed
shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (
Nikko Toshogu), as well as the
Futarasan Jinja, a shrine which dates to the year
767. There are also many famous hot springs (
onsen) in the area. The mountains west of the city are part of Nikko National Park and contain some of the country's most spectacular waterfalls and scenic trails.
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| The lavishly decorated Yomeimon Gate of Toshogu Shrine
| Carving of the god of thunder in the Nitenmon Gate of Taiyuin-byo Shrine
| Carving of the Three Wise Monkeys on a stable in Toshogu Shrine
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As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 16,751 and a density of 52.19 persons per km². The total area is 320.98 km². The city was founded on February 1, 1954.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the JR Nikko railway station.
Nikko Toshogu, Futarasan Jinga, and Rinnoji form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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