Iemitsu Mausoleum (Taiyuin)

Taiyuin (大猷院, Taiyūin) is the mausoleum of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun and grandson of Ieyasu. Built in a more modest style than nearby Toshogu Shrine out of respect for Iemitsu’s grandfather, it blends Buddhist and Shinto elements, which was common before the Meiji Period. While Toshogu became a shrine, Taiyuin was made a subtemple of Rinnoji Temple.

Visitors can explore Taiyuin’s impressive gates, including the vermillion Niomon and ornate Nitenmon Gates. Inside, the Haiden offers a beautiful interior with intricate carvings and golden details, while Iemitsu’s mausoleum adds a dignified charm.