Peaceful part of the Rinnoji temple complex, located close to the main temple buildings in Nikko.
This area serves as the administrative and residential section of the temple and includes additional halls and a pleasant traditional garden. It offers a quieter atmosphere compared to the more visited sites nearby.
Founded as part of the Rinnoji complex established in the 8th century by the monk Shōdō Shōnin, it remains an important place for Buddhist activities in Nikko.
Beautiful temple with a giant sakura tree in front of the main hall. While visiting its ground was free, tickets were needed to entet the main hall, the garden and the treasure house.
Note for tourists: do not take the ticket for the main hall. It is not worth it, in my humble opinion. Keep your coins, there are lots of other temples in the area that are better sightseeing options
Is not too far of Toshogu Temple, is a really nice place to visit, in the main hall there are some really huge and amazing statues, the art and details on it is beautiful, you can also get zodiac amulet there and the gardens are amazing, at the time I wnet there the Sakuras were blooming, no photos are allowed in main hall
