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Toshogu Shrine, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Three Monkeys shrine at Toshogu complex in Nikko Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Nikko, 11th may: Chinese Gate from Toshogu Shrine Temple in Nikko National Park of Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Nikko, 11th may: Signboard panel from Toshogu Shrine Temple in Nikko National Park of Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

a shrine complex Toshogu in Nikko, Tochigi, Japan

Kamijinko building at Toshogu shrine complex in Nikko Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Nikko, 11th may: Prayer Scrrible boxes from Toshogu Shrine Temple in Nikko National Park of Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Nikko, 11th may: Yomeimon Gate from Toshogu Shrine Temple in Nikko National Park of Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Toshogu Shrine, located in Nikko, Tochigi, Japan, features intricately designed eaves and rooftops amid a lush forest of tall cedar trees (Cryptomeria japonica). The architecture exhibits ornate wood carvings and gold detailing, reflecting traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. The vibrant greenery of the surrounding trees contrasts with the dark, tiled roofs, enhancing the serene and sacred atmosphere of the complex.