Shrines and Temples of Nikkō
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Kantō region, Japan |
| Criteria | Cultural: (i), (iv), (vi) |
| Reference | 913 |
| Inscription | 1999 (23rd Session) |
| Area | 50.8 ha (126 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 373.2 ha (922 acres) |
| Coordinates | 36°45′23″N 139°35′58″E / 36.7565°N 139.5994°ECoordinates: 36°45′23″N 139°35′58″E / 36.7565°N 139.5994°E |
The site covers 103 buildings or structures and the natural area around them. Two Shinto shrines and one Buddhist temple are included in the site.
History
The area of Nikko has been a Shinto forest since pre-historic times. It has had Buddhist temples since the 9th century. Thousands of Japanese cedars were planted in the early 17th century[2]
The shrines and temples of Nikkō are closely related to the history of the Tokugawa Shoguns.[2]
In 1871, the Shinto areas and Buddhist areas were separated. Three sites were identified -- two Shinto shrine complexes and one Buddhist temple complex.[2]
After the "Law on the Preservation of Shrines and Temples" in 1897, Nikkō was protected by the Japanese government.[2]
Nikkō's shrines and temples were named a World Heritage Site in 1999.[1]
- At the Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 293: attempt to index local 'data_module' (a boolean value)., 23 structures are included in the World Heritage site. All are registered "Important Cultural Properties".[2]
- At the Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 293: attempt to index local 'data_module' (a boolean value)., many buildings are named as part of the World Heritage site. Some are registered "National Treasures of Japan" and 37 are "Important Cultural Properties"[2]
- At the Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 293: attempt to index local 'data_module' (a boolean value)., many buildings were mentioned in the World Heritage Site nomination process. There are 37 "Important Cultural Properties". One sub-temple complex made up of the Honden and Haiden of the Taiyuin Mausoleum is a registered "National Treasure of Japan".[2]
In 2012, the World Heritage Site covers nine National Treasures of Japan and many "Important Cultural Properties".[3]
Gallery
Many gates and buildings at Nikkō have very detailed carvings. The use of color is based on records dating back to 1753. The very precise descriptions of the architectural structures and the decorative works are used by experts who want to preserve history at Nikkō.[2]
Arched Bridge
Tōshō-gū Outer Torii
Three Monkeys Carving
Tōshō-gū Shimojinko
Tōshō-gū Kyozo
View of Yomeimon
Brightly painted carvings at Yomeimon
Close-up of carvings above Karamon Gate
Sleeping Cat
Shrines And Temples Of Nikkō Media
Nikko Futarasan Honden M3325
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Nikko Futarasan Honden M3325
Nikko Futarasan Jinja M3292
Nikkō Futarasan Shrine
Nikko-hutarasan-jinja hongujinja honden2
Nikko-hutarasan-jinja hongujinja honden1
Nikko Futarasan Jinja Mikoshi M3299
Nikko Futarasan Daikoku M3303
Nikko Futarasan Jinja Mitomo Jinja M3310
Related pages
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 UNESCO, "Shrines and Temples of Nikkō"; retrieved 2012-4-22.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), "Advisory Body Evaluation"; September 1999; retrieved 2012-4-23.
- ↑ City of Nikko, "Summary of "shrines and temples of Nikko"[dead link]; retrieved 2012-4-23.
Other websites
Media related to Nikko at Wikimedia Commons
