HERITAGE RECORD · 913

Shrines and Temples of Nikko

日光神殿和庙宇

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

The shrines and temples of Nikko, together with their natural surroundings, have for centuries been a sacred site known for its architectural and decorative masterpieces. They are closely associated with the history of the Tokugawa Shoguns.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ1063133 ↗

Area50.8 ha

Administrative areaQ235753

WikipediaShrines and Temples of Nikkō ↗

Chinese Wikipedia日光的神社與寺院 ↗

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(i)A masterpiece of human creative genius.

(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.

Cultural archive

Related poem

How precious they are—these green leaves, these young leaves in the light of the sun.

松尾芭蕉 Matsuo Bashō · 《奥之细道》 / Oku no HosomichiOriginal: あらたふと青葉若葉の日の光Original work in the public domainSource ↗

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