Nikko
Category: Kanto Tags: autumn, lakes, nature, shrines, temples, waterfalls, World heritage
Nikkō is best known for its spectacular shrines and temples built during the Tokugawa Shogunate, particularly the Tosho-gu Shrine, which is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu himself. Unlike the more austere shrines in other regions, the Nikko shrines are heavily carved and brightly decorated, and bear a particularly famous painting of a sleeping cat, as well as the three wise monkeys of Japanese folklore.
Set amidst the mountains, Nikkō offers spectacular natural beauty: Nikkō National Park protects the stunning Kegon falls, Lake Chūzenji, and large areas of important wetlands, as well as ample hot water for bathing at Yumoto Onsen.
Experiences in Nikko
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Nikko – Shunki Reitaisai (Tōshō-gū Festival)
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Edo Wonderland
Accommodation in Nikko
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The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
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KAI Kawaji
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KAI Nikko
Contact us
Tel: 01865 841443
Fax: 01865 841445
Into Japan Specialist Tours
The Dovecote, Manor Farm, Ball Lane, Tackley, OX53AG