Late October–mid-November · Temple autumn
Maples colour the World Heritage precinct around Rinnoji.
Tourism source ↗Nikko’s principal Buddhist temple complex, founded in the eighth century and centred on the restored Sanbutsudo hall with three large gilded Buddha figures.
Best time to visit: Jan–Feb – Snow temple · Oct–Nov – Temple autumn
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Rinnoji Temple in NikkoReference photo · selected conditions are not photographed yet
Recorded capture month: Nov · Historical photo, not a live view
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14°C
Partly cloudy
💧 0% rain chance · wind 4 km/h
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17°💧 8%
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19°💧 53%
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Parking
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A DIFFERENT JAPAN, EVERY MONTH
When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Suitability
Stroller: Not recommended
Nursing room: Not verified
Noise level: moderate
Kids: Temple precincts include gravel, steps and quiet worship areas; indoor access varies by hall.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Drones: banned
Nearby places
Within 30 km, closest first.
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Shinkyo Bridge
A vermilion bridge over the Daiya River marking the entrance to Nikko’s World Heritage shrine and temple area. The present bridge is a celebrated foreground for mist, fresh greenery and central Nikko’s autumn colour.
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Nikko Toshogu Shrine
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Nikko Futarasan Shrine
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<1 km away
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Taiyuin Mausoleum
The ornate mausoleum of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa shogun, built in a cedar forest with decorated gates and halls.
<1 km away
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Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa
A large wooden imperial residence combining Edo, Meiji and Taisho architecture, surrounded by a landscaped garden.
1 km away
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Kanmangafuchi Abyss
A quiet riverside gorge with a long row of stone Jizo statues, mossy forest and the fast-flowing Daiya River.
2 km away
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Nikko Daiyagawa Park Auto Campground
A spacious auto campground inside Nikko Daiya River Park with tent, camper and cabin options near central Nikko.
5 km away
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Irohazaka Winding Roads
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8 km away
Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-28
- 1. Rinnoji Temple in Nikko · Joli Rumi · Source ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0