Nikko Toshogu Shrine
The Shrines and Temples of Nikko are in a single complex with one hundred and three religious buildings. There are two Shinto shrines (Futarasan Shrine and Toshogu) and one Buddhist Temple (Rinno-ji). Far too many for one visit so we decided to concentrate on Toshogu and even then there are 42 buildings. Not only is the Toshogu Shrine dedicated to one of the most important figures, Tokugawa Iesasu, in Japanese history, it is one of the most decorated and expensive…