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'''Nikkō''' is a [[Japanese]] city, located 140km north of [[Tokyo]], in the Tochigi [[Prefecture]]. It is one of Japan's most important tourist destinations, with popular hot springs and historic sites.

'''Nikkō''' is a [[Japanese]] city, located 140km north of [[Tokyo]], in the Tochigi [[Prefecture]]. It is one of Japan's most important tourist and pilgramage destinations, with popular hot springs and historic sites. The name "Nikkō" means "sunlight."<ref name=Britannica>"[http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/415236/Nikko Nikkō]", ''Britannica''</ref> "Do not say ‘magnificent' until you’ve seen Nikkō,” according to one Japanese saying.<ref name="Britannica" />

In the Tosho-gu Shrine (Mausoleum) reposes Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the [[Tokugawa Shogunate]] (1603-1868). Emperor Go-Yōzei is also buried in Nikkō.

In the Tosho-gu Shrine (Mausoleum) reposes Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the [[Tokugawa Shogunate]] (1603-1868). Emperor Go-Yōzei is also buried in Nikkō.

:''The Tosho-gu is famous for its detailed and colourfully painted wooden sculptures. Among them, the three monkeys hiding each respectively their ears, eyes and mouth, representing the Buddhist doctrine "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil"'' <ref>[http://www.jref.com/practical/nikko_toshogu.shtml Nikko 日光市]

:''The Tosho-gu is famous for its detailed and colourfully painted wooden sculptures. Among them, the three monkeys hiding each respectively their ears, eyes and mouth, representing the Buddhist doctrine "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil"''<ref>[http://www.jref.com/practical/nikko_toshogu.shtml Nikko 日光市]</ref>

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Shrines and Temples of Nikkō are inscribed on the [[World Heritage List]].

Shrines and Temples of Nikkō are inscribed on the [[World Heritage List]].