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Nikko San Rinnoji Yakushi-do (Nikko Toshogu Honji-do)
日光市山内2301 日光東照宮 内
The main hall (Sanbutsu-do) located within the precincts of Nikko San Rinnoji, it is the largest wooden structure in eastern Japan and enshrines three principal images as the honji (original form) Buddhas of the three sacred mountains of Nikko.
Enshrined deities
Tokugawa Ieyasu (Tosho Daigongen)
History
Tradition holds that it was founded during the Nara period by the monk Kodo. In the early modern period, it prospered under the patronage of the Tokugawa family, and the current Sanbutsu-do was completed in 1645 CE (Shoho 2) through a donation from Tokugawa Iemitsu. Based on the syncretic belief system of Shinto and Buddhism, it houses three principal images as the honji Buddhas of the three sacred mountains of Nikko.
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What visitors say
The main highlights are the massive painting of a roaring dragon covering the entire ceiling and the unique resonant sound produced by striking the clappers. Many visitors tour it together with Toshogu Shrine, making it a visually impressive space. Goshuin (a shrine's calligraphic seal stamp) can be obtained at Yakushi-do, and limited-edition Goshuin are also available.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday: 8:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday: 8:00 – 16:00
- Thursday: 8:00 – 16:00
- Friday: 8:00 – 16:00
- Saturday: 8:00 – 16:00
- Sunday: 8:00 – 16:00
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