Toshogu Butokuden

Worth It

One of the shrines/ temple within The World Heritage of Nikko, this is definitely one of the must see shrines/ temples in Nikko. Reason is because of the history and culture of the shrine. Also, you’l...

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Original Text

Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine, Power Spot. Great sculptures, see, learn, and feel Of course, if you are Japanese, please go sightseeing ♥

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Original Text

It is on the right hand side of the treasure hall on the right hand side before entering the stone torii gate of Toshogu. The predecessor was the worshiper rest area built in commemoration of the Toshogu 300th anniversary in 1918, and when the "Nikko Toshogu Dedication Budo Tournament" was held in 1945, it was rebuilt in the same year. "Butokuden" It is said that it became. The dedication martial arts tournament consists of divisions such as swords, juju, kyudo, and sumo, and is a grand event that attracts more than 2,000 players, mainly in the Kanto region.

it is said to be the place of the resurrection of kendo.

Original Text

When I climb the stairs from the parking lot, the treasure hall jumps into my eyes, but most people passed by without stopping, probably because it was in front of it. Actually, we were the same, and when we visited the Treasure Museum after sightseeing in Toshogu, we noticed when we found the main gate of the temporary hall. In the old days, it was a resting place for worshipers, but "Nikko Toshogu dedication martial arts withdrawal" When it was held in 1945, it was rebuilt and rebuilt, and it became "Butokuden", and it was said that players participated from one yen in Kanto such as swords, juju, bow, and sumo, and it was grand. Interrupted by war ...