For seniors: Introducing a quiz about Ieyasu’s tomb!
Tokugawa Ieyasu was the first shogun to establish the Edo shogunate and is one of the most important figures in Japanese history.
Nikkō Tōshōgū Shrine was built to honor his dignity and achievements.
This time, we’ve prepared various questions about Ieyasu’s tomb.
How much do you know about Ieyasu’s life, Nikkō Tōshōgū, and Ieyasu’s tomb?
Solving quizzes can also help older adults maintain cognitive function.
By gaining a deeper understanding of Ieyasu’s tomb, you can engage with Japanese history and culture and share that knowledge with others.
We encourage you to give it a try.
For seniors: Introducing a quiz about Ieyasu’s tomb!
Besides Ieyasu, there is another person enshrined at Nikkō Tōshōgū. Along with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who is it?
- Oda Nobunaga
- Akechi Mitsuhide
- Minamoto no Yoritomo
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Minamoto no Yoritomo
Minamoto no Yoritomo died in 1199, and his remains were buried in Doi-go, a domain of the Hojo clan located in present-day Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. However, in 1617, in accordance with Tokugawa Ieyasu’s will, he was reinterred at Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
What material is Ieyasu’s grave made of?
- gold
- Silver
- copper
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copper
Ieyasu’s remains are placed in a copper coffin.
How long was Ieyasu’s body kept at Kunōzan before it was transferred to Nikkō Tōshōgū?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
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2 years
Before being transferred to Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Ieyasu’s remains were kept at Kunozan Toshogu Shrine for about two years.
What is the name of the shrine that enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu?
- Tōshōgū Shrine
- Nishi Shogu Shrine
- Nanshōgū
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Tōshōgū Shrine
After Tokugawa Ieyasu passed away, he was given the title “Tōshō Daigongen” and became an object of veneration. Even today, shrines across Japan with the name “Tōshōgū” are dedicated to enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu.
What is the architectural style of the buildings at Nikko Toshogu Shrine?
- Gongen-zukuri (Gongen style)
- Made in Japan
- polite form
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Gongen-zukuri (Gongen style)
Gongen-zukuri is one of the architectural styles of Japanese Shinto shrines, also known as ishinoma-zukuri. It connects the main sanctuary (honden) and the worship hall (haiden) with a central hall called the ishinoma, and from above it characteristically appears in the shape of the Japanese katakana character “エ.”
About how much was the total construction cost of Nikkō Tōshōgū, which is said to be Ieyasu’s tomb?
- 10 million yen
- 1 billion yen
- 200 billion yen
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200 billion yen
Nikkō Tōshōgū uses a lot of gold on the buildings themselves.
When was Ieyasu’s tomb designated as a National Treasure?
- Shōwa
- Meiji
- Taisho
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Meiji
In 1909 (Meiji 42), Ieyasu’s tomb was designated a National Treasure, as it is an important structure in Japanese history.