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Gate of Sunlight Map showing the location of Nikko, Japan, marked with a red star to indicate its status as a World Heritage site. The map includes surrounding countries such as China, Russia, North Korea, and South Korea, with major bodies of water labeled, and Tokyo shown for reference. Torii (gateway) to the Futarasan Shrine in Nikkō, Japan. Ornate buildings of Toshogu temple in Nikko, Japan, featuring intricate gold and red woodwork, sloped tiled roofs, stone lanterns, and surrounded by tall trees.
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Nikkō: References & Edit History

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Article revised and updated. May 19, 2015
Deleted Web site: Nikko Tourist Association. Jul 15, 2013
Added map. Sep 01, 2011
Media added. May 23, 2011
Media added. Feb 08, 2008
Added new Web site: JapanGuide.com - Nikko. Jan 09, 2008
Added new Web site: Japan Reference - Nikko. Jan 09, 2008
Article revised and updated. Nov 17, 2006
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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