Taiyu-in (Rinno-Ji)

Name: Taiyu-in (Rinno-Ji)
Address: Nikko, Tochigi, JP
Telephone: +81288540531

Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture

TempleLocated within Nikkozan Rinno-jiBe the first to rate

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At a Glance

Taiyū-in is the mausoleum of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun, located within Rinnō-ji temple complex in Nikkō. Built in 1653, it features ornate architecture with gold leaf and intricate carvings, showcasing Edo period craftsmanship.

Ancient Historic Imperial Connection Important Cultural Property Mountain Temple National Treasure UNESCO World Heritage Wooden Architecture

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Enshrined Deities

The divine spirits venerated at this sacred place

Amida Nyorai

Buddha of Infinite Light and Life

Buddhist

Jūichimen Senjū Kannon

Bodhisattva of Compassion and Thousand Arms

Buddhist

Bato Kannon

Horse-headed Bodhisattva of Wrathful Compassion

Buddhist

Blessings (Goriyaku)

What this place is believed to grant

Temple complex

Part of the Nikkozan Rinno-ji complex.

Main place

Exterior of Nikkozan Rin'nōji temple, a large red wooden hall with green roof tiles, surrounded by trees.

Main temple

Nikkozan Rinno-ji

Nikko · Temple

Also in this complex

Sub-temple

Chuzenji

Nikko · Temple

Sub-temple

Nikkōzan Onsenji

Nikko · Temple

Sanbutsu-dō (Rinnō-ji) temple exterior with a snow-covered roof, red wooden walls, and trees in winter.

Hall

Sanbutsu-do (Rinno-ji)

Nikko · Temple · 1 Goshuin

Hall

Yakushi-dō (Rinnō-ji)

Nikko · Temple · 2 Goshuin

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Taiyu-in (Rinno-Ji)

What makes this place special?

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