Rinnoji Temple

The temple of Rinno-ji is the largest and oldest Buddhist temple in Nikko.

Initially, it defined the directions of religious activity of Nikko. The main rector of the temple was the prince of the imperial family, as evidenced by the image of the imperial coat of arms on the main gate.

Inside the temple are three large Buddha statues, which are located in the largest hall of Sambutsudo (Hall of the Three Buddhas). This hall is the largest temple building in Nikko. Its height is twenty-five meters, its length is thirty-two.

The original hall was demolished in 1868 after the separation of Shinto from Buddhism, but in 1887 after prolonged restoration work it was revived.