Koyasan, Japan
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Cost per person
¥200
The Tokugawa Mausoleum on Koyasan was built in 1643 by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa shogun, to honor his grandfather Ieyasu and father Hidetada. The mausoleum consists of two extravagant buildings built in the early Edo Period style, featuring graceful sloping roofs, rich ornamentation, intricate carvings, lacquer, and gold leaf. It offers a serene and culturally significant experience, showcasing the opulence of Tokugawa architecture.
Open: winter, spring, summer, autumn | Peak: spring, autumn