A wonderful site, but many many people. The entrance fee is relatively high and as there is renovation work in progress, you don't really see the first temple and are rushed in and out with hoards of other tourists.

Since I paid for Japan Rail Pass before my business trip in Tokyo, I took Tohoku Shinkansen (Yamabiko, Max Yamabiko, Tsubasa or Nasuno) from Tokyo Station or Ueno to Utsunomiya (50 minutes or 44 minutes, respectively), then connect to the JR Nikko line (43 minutes from Utsunomiya to Nikko). From Tokyo Station, the whole trip will take from about 1... More

I bought the combo ticket from Tobu which gave me unlimited travel around Nikko as well as access to the shrines and temples I wished. Being foolhardy I walked up from the hotel in Nikko. Took about 20 minutes and it is a steady uphill walk all the way. Some ravishing sights to see as well as a bit of... More

Toshogu Shrine was beautiful and historic. There was some construction going on, but it did not deter from our visit.

One of the temples to visit in Nikko. Its a huge complex and all parts should be explored. Visited with the combination ticket. There is a Japanese garden that is quite beautiful including a museum. The fee for the garden and museum is separate from the Shrine's fee. A lot of renovation is going on, though most places can be... More

Fantastic! If you ever get a chance to visit this place please do. A memory you will not forget. It is a long journey from Tokyo but well worth it.

it takes a while to get there form Tokyo, but for sure worth it! Get Nikko heritage pass, which includes round trip transportation from Tokyo and entrance to 5 points of interest in Nikko, including buses as well. The overall trip to Nikko is for sure a very worthy thing to do, if you don't do it, you will miss... More

The shrine itself is a very nice place to visit without all the renovation going on. The time I went there, its under renovation. Most part of the shrine was closed, leave some main areas and some statues. However, other temples and shrine around there are nice to visit.

it seems average to me, probably cos of the cold weather that morning. Architecture here is quite something though.