Tochigi

National Treasure

Nasu Kuni No Miyatsuko Monument

Discover the Nasu Kokuzō Monument (700 CE), Japan's oldest national treasure stone inscription at Kasaishi Shrine in Tochigi. This ancient monument reveals the political transformation during Japan's Ritsuryo period and stands as one of Japan's Three Ancient Monuments.

Rinnoji Temple Taiyuin Mausoleum

The Taiyuin Mausoleum at Rinnoji Temple in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, is the final resting place of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty, completed in 1653. Comprising a National Treasure–designated main hall and over twenty Important Cultural Properties, the complex forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Shrines and Temples of Nikko. Discover its dignified gold-and-black lacquer interiors, dragon ceiling paintings by master artist Kano Tan'yū, and the transformative experience of ascending through five magnificent gates toward the sacred inner sanctum.

Toshogu Shrine Front and Rear Karamon Gates (Front Karamon

Toshogu Shrine Front and Rear Karamon Gate (Rear Karamon

Toshogu Shrine East-West Corridor (West Corridor)

Toshogu Shrine East-West Corridor (East Corridor)

Toshogu Shrine East West Open Seal Wall (West Open Seal

Toshogu Shrine East West Open Seal Wall (East Open Seal

Toshogu Shrine: Main Hall, Stone Room and Worship Hall

Toshogu Shrine Yomeimon Gate

Hōan-Ji Temple Main Hall

Tachi (inscribed Kunimune)

Sword〈Meisukema〉

Odachi Sword (inscribed Bishu Nagafune Norimitsu / Dated

{Shodachi (mei Rai Kunitoshi) / Black Lacquered Hirumaki

Sung Text Selection (Kanazawa Bunko Version)

Song Dynasty Edition Zhouyi Annotation

Song Dynasty Edition Shang Shu Justice

Song Dynasty Version of Justice

Commentary on the Mahaparinirvana Sutra