About
Ornate shrines, cedar forests, and stunning waterfalls await. a unesco world heritage site.
Why go
- Feels like stepping into another world
- Peaceful energy that makes you want to slow down
- Highlight of our trip
Must try
- Toshogu Shrine
- Kegon Falls
- Shinkyo Bridge
- Lake Chuzenji
- Yuba (tofu skin)
Pro tips
- Take the Tobu Railway from Asakusa or JR train from Tokyo
- Get the Nikko Pass if you plan to see multiple shrines
- Stay overnight if possible
- Avoid weekends, especially for Oku Nikko
- Use the bus to get around Nikko
Good to know
- Can get extremely crowded in autumn
- Nikko is spread out, plan your bus routes
- Check seasonal closures, especially in winter
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