A trip from Tokyo to Nikko is a short one because it only takes under two hours to get there by train. For this reason, Nikko can be the ideal one day trip if you're visiting Tokyo, but want to see some more nature. Nikko itself is perfect for an overnight stay in the mountains, a two day break. There are many things to do in Nikko thanks to the size of the area, for this reason we have selected five ideas to help you plan for your perfect trip to Nikko.
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Toshogu Shrine
Toshogu enshrines Ieyasu Tokugawa, the first Shogun who established the Edo Shogunate. There are many highlights including the extravagantly decorated Yomemon gate, and the decorative carvings known as the Sleeping Cat and the Three Wise Monkeys.
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Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura
It will take even an adult more than 1 hour to just walk around the grounds. It is an illusionary experience that will make you wonder if you have gotten lost in the world of movies. Transforming yourself into a person of the Edo era is the key to fully enjoying the theme park.
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Kegon Falls
The water falling down a long distance from a great height looks like it’s in slow motion. The intensity of the waterfall is quite hard to capture in a photograph, so go see it for yourself.
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Shinkyo Bridge
In the past, only important officials like the “shogun” (military commander) could cross over this bridge. The vermilion bridge among the green trees is a beautiful sight. It is ideal for this bridge to act as the entry point into the Nikko area.
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Lake Chuzenji
A lake created when the eruption of Mount Nantai 20,000 years ago dammed the area. It’s located within a national park at an altitude of 1200 m. It is also the largest highland lake in the world.
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