The page of "Nikko Toshogu Shrine" now has been uploaded:
One of the most popular historical sites in Japan especially for foreign people is Nikko. Nikko is
located approximately 130 kilometers north of Tokyo. Nikko originally was Holy Land of mountain
worship. When the first "Shogun", TOKUGAWA Ieyasu (1543 - 1616) died, he was buried in Nikkko
according to his will and "Toshogu" Shrine was built.
You will see a big Torii-Gate at the entrance of Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
Huge Japanese cedar trees surround the Torii Gate.
The "Yomei-Mon" Gate is a very gorgeous gate with very precise decorations. This is the symbol of
Nikko Toshogu Shrine. It was built in 1636 and designated as a national property of Japan. As the gate is very gorgeous and beautiful, people would watch the gate while forgetting time has passed until
sunset. Another name of the gate is "Higurashi-Mon". It means the gate of sunset.
The corridor is located both the sides of the "Yomei-Mon" Gate to protect the main area of Nikko
Toshogu Shrine. The corridor is also precisely decorated and is designated as a national treasure of
Japan.
After passing through the "Yomei-Mon" Gate, you will see the "Kara-Mon" Gate in front of you.
The decoration of "Kara-Mon" Gate is covered with white chalk. The gate is also spectacular
and very beautiful.
The Koishigawa Korakuen Garden is designated as both a Special Historical Site and a Special
Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan.
The bronze pagoda shown in the below picture is the grave of TOKUGAWA Ieyasu (1543 - 1616) .
TOKUGAWA Ieyasu (1543 - 1616) was born at Okazaki Castle and he established TOKUGAWA
Family's government, "Edo Shogunate", in 1603 to end the age of civil war. Because of his triumphs,
he was worshipped as a god and Toshogu Shrine was built.
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英語版のサイトに、日光東照宮のページをアップデートしました：
日光東照宮は、江戸幕府を開いた徳川家康公の廟所です。
豪華絢爛な陽明門、唐門は外国からの方々にも人気の高いところです。
奥社にある八角九段の石の上に立つ奥社宝塔の下に徳川家康公が眠っています。
今日アップした Nikko Toshogu Shrine のページへどうぞ：
