Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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The Shrines and Temples of Nikko are a fascinating and beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan. Located near Tokyo in central Japan, the three main shrines and temples here are a testament to Japanese art, architecture and culture. Interestingly, the complex is a mix of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, which fits with the not-overly-religious culture of Japan. There's a lot of great stuff to see here at the three main sights of Futarasan, Tosho-gu and Rinno-ji, so let's check it out!

For more Japanese World Heritage sites:
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For more temple World Heritage sites:
Hiraizumi: youtu.be/zj4wkMe2NzI
Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto: youtu.be/asa-u2xfVzU
Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara: youtu.be/K9JPgnTAGlI

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