6 Culture Takino Shrine in Nikko Lily “Takino shrine” was built in Nikko city, Tochigi Prefecture, long before the famous Nikko Toshogu shrine. It is believed that ..
Culture Nikko: Third Time is the Charm Rey Waters Do the Nikko World Heritage Walk to historic temples and shrines
Museums Nikko's Italian Villa Memorial Park Tomoko Kamishima The former Italian Embassy Villa in Nikko is now open to the public as a park. After Tochigi prefecture bought it quite recently,..
13 Temples & Shrines Futarasan Chugushi Shrine in Snow Todd Wojnowski Futarasan Chugushi is a beautiful shrine on the shores of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. Its beauty is magnified in..
11 Temples & Shrines Nikko's Venerable Futara-san Shrine Larry Knipfing Futara-san Shrine is quiet and lovely, sitting just in front of Lake Chuzen-ji, and at the base of Mt. Nantai.
10 Historical Fountainhead of Nikko Yumoto Onsen Tomoko Kamishima It is said that Priest Shodo who discovered most of the inner Nikko area also discovered a fountainhead in Yumoto in 788. He set..
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..
Museums Tobu World Square James Rodrigues Tobu World Square - a weird and wonderful theme park where you can get a taste of everything you've ever wanted to see.