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| Cultural Resources Category | Histric Sites, Places of Scenic Beauty |
|---|---|
| Cultural Properties Category | Designation Histric Sites |
| Title | Precincts of Nikkosan |
| Designation Date | 1998/05/14 |
| Cities / Towns | Nikko |
| Description | Nikko, the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, was built in the early Edo period. The construction of Toshogu, the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, led to the formation of the current group of buildings. Since then, the shrine has played an extremely important historical role in supporting the political system of the Edo period (1603-1868), with the Shogun visiting the shrine, the Imperial Court sending envoys to the shrine, and the Korean envoys paying homage to the shrine. and Taiyuin mausoleum were built using the mountain topography, with stone walls and stairs making the grounds appear wider or narrower, and curving paths to create depth and tension. The approach to the temple has curves and turns to create a sense of depth and tension. Furthermore, as the buildings become more important, they are built higher and higher, and the structures are skillfully arranged to add to the dignified atmosphere. The construction of these sites and the stone walls were built using the best construction techniques developed in Japan for castle construction, and water supply and drainage systems were provided using the latest technology of the time. The forested area within Nikkosan is considered a sanctuary for the mountain worship of Nikko that began at the end of the 8th century, and formed a forest of old cedar trees. These landscapes are deeply connected with the traditional view of nature held by the Japanese people since the emergence of primitive belief in nature, and have been handed down to the present day. In relation to the unique Shinto beliefs of Japan, the forested areas within the Nikkosan are essential assets in forming a cultural landscape that combines nature and Shinto shrines. |
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