Temples & Shrines A Day in Nikko Ian VanDuzer Tired of Tokyo? Head north to Nikko, home of Toshogu, Japan's most lavishly decorated shrine.
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..
Historical Ancient city of Nikko Suwannee Payne Walking in the ancient city of Nikko is like walking in an enchanted forest. There are big cedars hundreds of years old standi..
Museums Edo Wonderland: Wonders from Nikko Andre Moreira Travel 400 years back in time and discover the secrets of Edo by becoming one of its citizens! Visit Edo Wonderland in Nikko.
8 Culture Hongu Shrine in Nikko Lily Hongu Shrine in Nikko is an auxiliary shrine of Futarasan Shrine. Registered as one of the 103 World Heritage buildings of the Temples..
15 Religion Texture and pattern at Tōshō-gū Cathy Cawood Focusing on the mix of decorative patterns and natural textures at Nikko's most famous shrine, Tōshō-gū.
6 Culture The Beautiful Scenery of Nikko Lily Nikko is not just World Heritage listed temples and shrines. The scenery along the local paths is quite beautiful and worth visiting...
11 Culture Nikko's Famous Toshogu Shrine Lily As part of the 'Shrines and Temples of Nikko,' Nikko Toshogu Shrine, located in Tochigi Prefecture, was registered as a..