⛩️ Shrines and Temples of Nikko
UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of 103 religious structures in Tochigi Prefecture
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999
- 103 religious buildings and structures across three principal sites
- Founded in the 8th century; major expansion in the 17th century
- Located in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, approximately 2 hours from Tokyo
The Shrines and Temples of Nikko comprise a UNESCO-designated ensemble of 103 religious buildings and surrounding natural landscape ...