Beauty can be found in the littlest of details. (Photo: Tomoko Kamishima)

The Beauty and Wonder of Tosho-gu

Enjoy the Magic of Nikko's World Heritage Site

Tomoko Kamishima   - 1 min read

Even after visiting Tosho-gu Shrine in Nikko more than 15 times, I still enjoy its different faces, depending mainly on the season and time of day I go. 400 years ago, in a profound forest in the mountains of Nikko, huge numbers of artists and workers devoted themselves to the building of these brilliant structures. The structures have been maintained by the constant efforts of teams of specialists, and they continue to show us their dignified beauty today. When you visit Tosho-gu, you will find your own way of considering beauty from them (read more about Nikko on my blog).

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Tomoko Kamishima

Tomoko Kamishima @tomoko.kamishima

Japan is a small island nation, but we have a huge number of surprising things to discover here. Many of these delights can be found when you step off the main street onto small side paths. I really enjoy studying about and researching various aspects of traditional Japanese culture, and then sha...