Culture Tosho-gu Shrine’s Secret Magic - 1 Tomoko Kamishima Tosho-gu is directly north of Edo Castle—the residence of the king of this world. Ieyasu thought that Tosho-gu would be the re..
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..
Area Nikko Welcome to Nikko! Nikko, located in the northwest corner of Tochigi Prefecture, is known for its picturesque beauty, and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Nikko boasts ..
11 Lake Chuzenji, Early Autumn Dale A. Brown Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, a highlight of the natural beauty of Tochigi at the beginning of autumn.
17 Tobu World Square Theme Park Louise Archer Tobu World Square is a miniature theme park in Tochigi prefecture, with over 100 buildings, 20,000 Bonsai trees and 140,000 miniature..
Culture Edo Wonderland, Nikko Alexandra Dorovici Edo Wonderland is a historic theme park that recreates the atmosphere of a typical Edo period (1603 and 1868) town and offers ..
Accommodation Kinugawa Park Hotels Onsen Featured A popular onsen spot near Tokyo is the Nikko area in Tochigi prefecture such as the Kinugawa onsen. Located two hours from Tok..
Transportation Kinugawa-Onsen Station James Rodrigues Take the JR Kinu Ltd Express straight to Kinugawa-Onsen from Tokyo for a serene hotspring soak -- the ideal destination for a weekend..