Nikko Toshogu Museum

The Nikko Toshogu Museum stands within the grounds of the great shrine complex and displays treasures associated with the Tokugawa shogunate and the deified founder of the dynasty enshrined here. Its collection includes armor, swords, portraits, and ceremonial objects, along with sliding-door paintings that once decorated the shrine's inner halls. The museum provides context for the lavish carvings and gilding that draw visitors to the shrine outside. It rewards those wishing to understand the history behind Nikko's opulent architecture.