The Shrines and Temples of Nikkō, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, represent a remarkable blend of architectural mastery and cultural heritage. This sacred site, nestled in the serene natural landscape of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, includes an impressive collection of 103 buildings and structures. These structures are part of two Shinto shrines, Futarasan Shrine and Tōshō-gū, and one Buddhist temple, Rinnō-ji.