attractions to discover in nikko
Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park
Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Nikko. This memorial park was the imperial residence used by three generations of emperors and crown princes from 1899 to 1947. The 106 rooms villa, built in the Meiji period, is the largest wooden structure among the imperial residences. It is tranquil, and the stroll garden is simple but beautiful. Visitors can enjoy beautiful views throughout the four seasons. In spring, the beautiful cherry blossoms reach full bloom! (Best time is late April.) Please stop by this park when you go to Nikko for sightseeing.
Nikko Toshogu Shrine (日光东照宫)
Nikko Toshogu Shrine houses the most famous samurai leader, Tokugawa Ieyasu. This Nikko shrine and temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features beautifully decorated carved structures that are Tochigi tourist highlights. At Nikko Toshogu Shrine, you can see the exquisite sculptures and gorgeous color art created by craftsmen in the Edo period. It includes the magnificent five-story pagoda, which is listed as a national treasure and important cultural property, the three monkeys that tell people about life, the sleeping cat and other famous animal sculptures. They are all must-see attractions that cannot be missed when visiting Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
Shinkyo Bridge (Red Bridge)
The Shinkyo Bridge (神橋, Shinkyō, "sacred bridge") stands at the entrance to Nikko's shrines and temples, and technically belongs to Futarasan Shrine. The bridge is ranked as one of Japan's three finest bridges together with Iwakuni's Kintaikyo and Saruhashi in Yamanashi Prefecture.
The current Shinkyo was constructed in 1636, but a bridge of some kind had marked the same spot for much longer, although its exact origins are unclear. Until 1973, Shinkyo was off limit to the general public. It underwent extensive renovation works in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and visitors can now walk across the bridge and back for an entrance fee.
Lake Chuzenji (中禅寺湖)
Lake Chuzenji (中禅寺湖, Chūzenjiko) is a scenic lake in the mountains above the town of Nikko. It is located at the foot of Mount Nantai, Nikko's sacred volcano, whose eruption blocked the valley below, thereby creating Lake Chuzenji about 20,000 years ago.
Chuzenjiko's shores are mostly undeveloped and forested except at the lake's eastern end where the small hot spring town of Chuzenji Onsen was built. The town is also the site of Kegon Waterfall, the most famous of several waterfalls in Nikko National Park. Another popular waterfall, Ryuzu Waterfall,is located at the northern shores of Lake Chuzenji where Yukawa River discharges into the lake.
Kegon Falls
The almost 100 meter tall Kegon Waterfall (華厳の滝, Kegon no taki) is the most famous of Nikko's many beautiful waterfalls. In fact, it is even ranked as one of Japan's three most beautiful falls, along with Nachi Waterfall in Wakayama Prefecture and Fukuroda Waterfall in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Kegon Waterfall is the only exit for the waters of Lake Chuzenji. It can be seen from a free observation platform that is easily accessible on foot, as well as from a paid platform at the base of the falls. The paid platform is accessed via a 100 meter deep elevator and offers more impressive views.
Kegon Waterfall is also a popular autumn color spot. The trees around the waterfall are usually most colorful from mid to late October. In the winter the waterfall is impressive as well when it freezes almost completely solid.
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Included:
- A private car.
- A private English-speaking driver.
What you'll get:
- Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
- Basic generic guidance or introduction of the destination with limited English.
- Freedom and privacy when touring on your own.
- More flexibility of your tour schedules.
- Significant saving of the tour cost.
What's not covered:
- Wal
Included:
- A private car.
- A private English-speaking driver.
What you'll get:
- Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
- Basic generic guidance or introduction of the destination with limited English.
- Freedom and privacy when touring on your own.
- More flexibility of your tour schedules.
- Significant saving of the tour cost.
What's not covered:
- Walking with you in the attractions.
- Professional commentary.
- Lunch.
Platinum Package - AVAILABLE
Platinum Package - AVAILABLE
Platinum Package - AVAILABLE
Included:
- A private car.
- A private English-speaking tour guide.
- Entrance fees.
What you'll get:
- Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
- Detailed commentary of the attractions.
- Flexibility of your tour schedules.
What's not covered:
- Lunch.
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