Rinnoji Temple
About Rinnoji Temple
This temple's main building (the Sanbutsudo) is a large red hall contains 3 enormous wooden, gold-laquered statues of Amida, Senju-Kannon ("Kannon with a thousand arms") and Bato-Kannon ("Kannon with a horse head"). These three deities are seens as Buddhist versions of Nikko's three mountain kami ("Shinto gods") enshrined at Futarasan Shrine. The temple was founded in the 8th century by Shodo Shonin, the Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism to the Nikko region.
There is a small treature house nearby housing buddhist exhibits with a small japanese-style garden nest to it.
It is recommended that visitors purchase the combination ticket (1000Y) to gain entry into the temple as it also grants admission into the Toshogu, Taiyuinbyo and Futarasan Shrines.
There is a small treature house nearby housing buddhist exhibits with a small japanese-style garden nest to it.
It is recommended that visitors purchase the combination ticket (1000Y) to gain entry into the temple as it also grants admission into the Toshogu, Taiyuinbyo and Futarasan Shrines.
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Getting there:
Rinnoji's main Sanbutsudo hall stands just a few steps east of the Toshogu Shrine, which is about a 30 minute walk (or 10 minute bus ride - 300 Yen one way, 500 Yen day pass) from Tobu and JR Nikko Stations.
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Oct 8, 2008
The colour and beauty of any of the temples in Nikko are a match for those in either Nara or Kyoto.But for me, Nikko cannot be beaten for peace.It's a joy to just meander around and also off the beaten track you'll find many interesting shrines in the shadow of the ''tourist'' temples.
Near this temple there's a walk among 42 statues of different Buddhist images....at least in one direction.Nobody can explain however, that when you come back you count 43...go back again and only 42.......i DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER BUT IT HAPPENS.
Near this temple there's a walk among 42 statues of different Buddhist images....at least in one direction.Nobody can explain however, that when you come back you count 43...go back again and only 42.......i DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER BUT IT HAPPENS.
Jul 29, 2010
This is a Buddhist temple. The exterior is typical Japanese architecture, but inside it contains 3 huge wooden statues of Mahayana Buddha and goddess. They are quite impressive and not to be missed.
Oct 14, 2008
As the whole of Nikko area a charm and really worth visiting as a day trip from Tokyo!
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