Culture 1,000 Samurai Procession in Nikko Mid May Designated as a World Heritage site since 1999, thousands of locals gather at Toshogu Shrine to parade in Nikko’s traditional ..
Culture Toshogu Shrine Sacred Carvings Varsha Vaswati A part of ‘Shrines and Temples of Nikko’, a UNESCO World Heritage site, this shrine is believed to be one of Japan’s most lavi..
Culture Nikko Toshogu Shrine Autumn Grand Festival Mid Oct Nikko Toshogu Shrine's annual grand festival features the Yabusame tradition—horseback archery—and the Togyosai where port..
Culture Yunishigawa Kamakura Festival Late Jan - Late Feb Each winter, the small onsen town of Yunishigawa, in Tochigi's Nikko area, transforms into a winter wonderland with hundreds..
Temples & Shrines Nikko Yabusame Archery Competition Mid May Yabusame Archery Competition at the Nikko Shunki Reitaisai Grand Spring Festival.
8 Culture Shinkyo Bridge in Nikko Lily One of Japan's Three Major Strange Bridges, Shinkyo Bridge is located in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. The red bridge is part of..
Culture Walking Historical Nikko Steve Morton If you`re looking for some escape from the bustling crowds, then explore Nikko via the Takino'o Walking Path where you'll..
Culture Suginami Cedar Avenue in Nikko Cathy Cawood 400 year old Suginami Cedar Avenue in Nikkō holds the Guinness World Record for the longest tree-lined avenue in the world.