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The large red Sanbutsudō hall of Rinnō-ji with green trees around it.
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Rinnō-ji

Rinnō-ji is a Tendai Buddhist temple in Nikkō, traced to the monk Shōdō Shōnin in 766. Its Sanbutsudō, the largest wooden hall in Nikkō, holds three gilded statues of about eight metres, and the temple also owns Taiyūin, the mausoleum of the third shōgun Tokugawa Iemitsu. It is part of the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō World Heritage Site.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 08:00–16:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source rinnoji.or.jp

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon08:00–16:00
Tue08:00–16:00
Wed08:00–16:00
Thu08:00–16:00
Fri08:00–16:00
Sat08:00–16:00
Sun08:00–16:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Rinnō-ji?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–16:00.

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