⛩️ Nikko-zan Rinno-ji Temple (日光山輪王寺)

Nikkō-san Rinnō-ji is a collective term for the Buddhist halls, pagodas, and temples scattered throughout the Nikkō Mountains. It is said that Rinnō-ji originated from the Shobō-ji, founded by the founder of Nikkō, Shōdō Shōnin. The Sanbutsudō is the largest wooden structure in the Nikkō Mountains, enshrining three statues: Kannon with a Thousand Arms, Amitābha Tathāgata, and Shō-Kannon. Inside the temple, there is a "Kongō-zakura" cherry tree, estimated to be around 500 years old. In spring, the blooming of the Kongō-zakura can be admired. Every autumn, beautiful maple leaves can be viewed in the Japanese garden "Shōyō-en" located in the temple precincts. Daiyūin features a color scheme of black and gold, giving the entire structure a stable and robust feeling. The 315 stone lanterns in the temple are quite spectacular and leave a deep impression. Nikkō-san Rinnō-ji, as one of the "shrines and temples of Nikkō," has been designated as a World Heritage Site.

The famous "Sanbutsu-dō" is the largest wooden structure within the grounds of Nikko Mountain. In spring, you can admire the "Kingdom Cherry Blossoms" (金剛櫻) that are about 500 years old, and in autumn, you can enjoy the maple leaves in "Shoyoen" (逍遙園). As one of the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko," it has been registered as a World Heritage Site.