Rinnoji Temple - 輪王寺
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.
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Construction Notice: The Sanbutsudo Hall is currently undergoing major renovation works, which are scheduled to last until March 2019. During this period, the temple hall is covered by a huge scaffolding structure, but it remains open to tourists. |
Live Camera (Now of Sanbutsudo)
Hours: 8:00 to 17:00 (until 16:00 from November through March)
Admission closes 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed: No closing days
Fees 400 yen (Sanbutsudo only)
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Shoyoen and Treasure House - 逍遥園 宝物殿
Opposite Sanbutsudo stands the temple's treasure house with Buddhist and Tokugawa related exhibits.
Shoyoen, a small Japanese style garden, is located next 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 of November.
Hours: 8:00 to 17:00 (until 16:00 from November through March)
Admission closes 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed: No closing days
Fees: 300 yen (Treasure House and Shoyoen Garden)
More info：
Rinnoji Temple - Map
The information on this page is updated in April 2016.
The possibility want that information has been changed, please check the official website of each facility.