Nikko · Japan
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999Nikko Toshogu tickets: ¥1,600
Main adult ticket: Toshogu shrine. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Shrines and Temples of Nikko.
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- Toshogu shrineAdult price for adults and high-school students; child price for primary and junior-high pupils. Includes the Yomeimon Gate, the Sleeping Cat, the Okumiya inner shrine and the Crying Dragon hallChild ¥550¥1,600
- Shrine and Treasure Museum togetherChild ¥870¥2,400
- Treasure Museum onlyChild ¥400¥1,000
- Art MuseumChild ¥400¥800
- Audio guide (English available)Per day; hired just inside the Omotemon Gate¥500
Main ticket ¥1,600 (about US$10 · £8, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Opening hours
1 April to 31 October 9am to 5pm; 1 November to 31 March 9am to 4pm. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Booking
Buy tickets at the shrine; no booking needed for individuals. Groups of 35 or more pay less. Parts may close for festivals or repairs.
World Heritage site
Part of Shrines and Temples of Nikko, on UNESCO's list since 1999. Listed as a creative masterpiece and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit Nikko Toshogu?
The main adult ticket (Toshogu shrine) costs ¥1,600, about US$10 · £8. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
When is Nikko Toshogu open?
1 April to 31 October 9am to 5pm; 1 November to 31 March 9am to 4pm. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Do you need to book Nikko Toshogu tickets in advance?
Buy tickets at the shrine; no booking needed for individuals. Groups of 35 or more pay less. Parts may close for festivals or repairs.
Is Nikko Toshogu a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Shrines and Temples of Nikko, on UNESCO's list since 1999, listed as a creative masterpiece and a landmark of its kind.