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Taiyuin

Tochigi · Nikko · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 大猷院

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Taiyuin
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WHAT TO DOTaiyuin

The mausoleum of Tokugawa Iemitsu. Its colouring was kept more restrained than the Toshogu's, so as not to outdo his grandfather.

WHERETochigi

North · Nikko

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The mausoleum of Tokugawa Iemitsu. Its colouring was kept more restrained than the Toshogu's, so as not to outdo his grandfather.

About this place

Taiyuin is the posthumous name of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Edo shogunate, and also the mausoleum built for him at Rinnoji. Tokugawa Iemitsu Rinnoji

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Founded:1653 Designation:National Treasure Blessings:Victory luck

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