10 Culture Outside Nikko's Tosho-gu Shrine Larry Knipfing I'd like to share the beauty of Nikko with you--in the rain. This story focuses on the nooks and crannies of the area just OU...
Activities Nikko's Senjo-ga-hara Marshlands Tomoko Kamishima There are a few walking trails through the marshland that connect the Akanuma bus stop and the Yudaki Iriguchi bus stop.
10 Activities Nikko's Senju-ga-hama Beach Tomoko Kamishima After a 30-minute walk from Saino-ko Lake, we heard a lapping sound of wate at the unseen shore. A few minutes later, we were...
12 Culture The Grandeur of Toshogu Shrine Nicole Bauer Impressive shrine complex; through the fantastic setting, bright colors and elaborate decorations one can still feel the weal...
Activities Lake Chuzenji to Akechidaira Hike Nicole Bauer A short hiking trail that offers breath-taking views across Lake Chuzenji, the Kegon Falls and the famous Irohazaka winding r...
Accommodation Hotel Shikisai, Lake Chuzenji Nicole Bauer A real Japanese experience: traditional accommodation, kaiseki cuisine (traditional Japanese multi-dinner course) and a nice ...
9 Activities Senjogahara Hiking Trail, Nikko Nicole Bauer The trail through Nikko`s amazing marshland is almost flat and is therefore a very easy and relaxing walk. It takes only 2.5 ...
11 Culture 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.
11 Culture The Beauty and Wonder of Tosho-gu Tomoko Kamishima Even after visiting Tosho-gu Shrine in Nikko more than 15 times, I still enjoy its different faces, depending mainly on the s...
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 r...