Nikkō is a popular destination for Japanese and international tourists. Attractions include the mausoleum of shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Nikkō Tōshō-gū shrine, and that of his grandson Tokugawa Iemitsu (Iemitsu-byō Taiyū-in), along with Futarasan shrine, which dates to the year 767. There are many famous onsen (hot springs) in the area.

Learn more about Nikko: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3800.html Nikko is a town at the entrance of Nikko National Park, most famous for Toshogu, Japan's most heavily decorated shrine, and Tokugawa...

2018年11月14日 · Local Japanese know of the beauty of Nikko, but few foreigners have heard of this Unesco World Heritage Site and massive nature reserve. When we visited during the busiest time of the year, we saw few Westerners among locals scattered throughout the 1,147 square-km (443-square-mile) of Nikko National Park. That’s not to say it wasn’t busy.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site Shrines and Temples of Nikkō encompasses 103 buildings or structures and the natural setting around them. It is located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The buildings belong to two Shinto shrines (Futarasan Shrine and Tōshō-gū) and one Buddhist temple (Rinnō-ji).

Designated as a World Heritage site since 1999, thousands of locals gather at Toshogu Shrine to parade in Nikko’s traditional .. Nikko, located in the northwest corner of Tochigi Prefecture, is known for its picturesque beauty, and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

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Its most famous shrines and temples, among the most magnificent in Japan, are a UNESCO World Heritage site. The surrounding national park is a destination for hikers of all levels. Tobu-Nikko Station is easily accessible from Tokyo's Asakusa and Shinjuku stations in about two hours.

Discover all its gems, from world famous to undiscovered. The heart of Nikko combines World Heritage shrines and temples, traditional cuisine and crafts, and lush natural settings. Add a trip to this area to a stay in surrounding regions, such as Kinugawa Onsen.

2023年6月19日 · Although its a world heritage site just 2 hours from Tokyo, and is well known among Japanese locals as a must-do in the Tokyo area, many tourists have yet to discover its wealth of natural beauty, and those who make the trip to Nikko will often only stay for the day, missing out on one of Japan’s treasures.

2023年3月10日 · Unmissable and unforgettable, the city of Nikko combines Unesco World Heritage gems, Buddhist temples, mausoleums and Shinto shrines with the sublime natural sites and landscapes characteristic of Tochigi prefecture. Take a day trip to Nikko National Park and its immense forests, to soak up Japanese spirituality, just a stone's throw from Tokyo.