Nikko

Approx. Time: 6 hours
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate

This city, set amidst mountains, is usually seen as a day trip from Tokyo. It is 120 kilometers north of Tokyo. One can see numerous shrines and pagodas, the most well known being Toshogu Shrine. It was built for a shogun, and is an unusual mixture of Confucian, Zen and Shinto architecture. Toshogu is also the original site of the see-no-evil, hear-no-evil, speak-no-evil monkeys. They are carved on one of the gates. Also in this area are two spectacular waterfalls - Kegon and Dragon's Head Cascade. Another fascinating attraction is the Nikko Edo Mura, a replica of a feudal village.

Courtesy of Japan Tourism Board.

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