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Culture in Tochigi

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Nikko

Nikko

Tomoko Kamishima

Welcome to Nikko! Nikko, located in the northwest corner of Tochigi Prefecture, is known for its picturesque beauty, and was ...

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A Day in Nikko

A Day in Nikko

Ian VanDuzer

Tired of Tokyo? Head north to Nikko, home of Toshogu, Japan's most lavishly decorated shrine.

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Shinkyo Bridge in Nikko 8

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...

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Hongu Shrine in Nikko 8

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 th...

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 Nikko Woodcarving Center 6

Nikko Woodcarving Center

C. Rio

If you have visited the temples in Nikko or any others in Japan, then you have an idea of what the traditional woodcraft look...

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Takino Shrine in Nikko 6

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...

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Nikko Toshogu Shrine

Nikko Toshogu Shrine

The Nikko Toshogu Shrine is arguably one of the most important religious sites in Japan and is located in the forests of Toch...

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