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Nikkō Sightseeing Guide

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UNESCO has recognized Nikkō’s shrines and temples as a World Heritage center. The most notable of these are Nikkō’s Tōshōgū Shrine, Nikkōzan Rinnōji temple, and Futarasan shrine. Visitors can sense the profound historical importance of these sites. Here you can experience the spirit of the unique and long-lasting political system known as the Edo Shogunate, and you can sense the presence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who established this system and became its first shogun.

Natural Magnificence, History, Heritage, Cuisine, Activities, People...Exciting, Revitalizing Nikkō Awaits Your Visit.Nikkō: A Trip You’ll Remember.

The Kinugawa Onsen, along the Kinugawa River canyon, are also nearby a number of exciting theme parks, including Tōbu World Square and Edo Wonderland (Nikkō Edo Mura). Visitors to Kawaji Onsen can also enjoy the natural splendid of the Ryūōkyo Gorge, and the comfort of natural hot springs.

These mountain villages are steeped in folklore reaching back 800 years, to before the Edo period, when the Taira clan settled here after they were defeated in battle by the Minamoto clan. The area is blessed with crystal-clear streams and great natural beauty. Go slowly and you will encounter numerous hot springs, including the Yunishikawa Onsen, the Kawamata Onsen, and the Okukinu Onsen.

Summer resort area, popular from old times to the present. At an elevation 1,000 m (3,280 ft), the area remains cool during the summer months. The area is filled with captivating nature, which you can see at Lake Chūzenji and the Kegon Falls as well as wetland areas including Lake Yunoko, Yukawa River, Senjōgahara, Odashirogahara and other locations. The entire wetland area has been registered as a protected site under Ramsar Convention.

During Edo times Imaichi flourished as a post station situated on Nikkō Highway, at the point where the road forked into the Nikkō Reiheishi and Aizunishi Highways. Today’s streets retain traces of their ancient appearance. Guinness World Records recognizes the beautiful Suginamiki Road as the world’s longest tree-lined roadway.

Ashio is situated southwest of Nikkō City, surrounded by mountains and valleys. From 1610, when copper was discovered here, until 1973, when the mountain was closed, Ashio flourished as the country’s top mining town. During the Edo Period, the mine supplied copper for coinage and for use in the construction of Nikkō’s Tōshōgū shrine and the roof tiles of Edo Castle. With the coming of the Meiji Era, mining techniques were modernized and the copper output went up.

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Feel the Shogun Spirit.

World Heritage Resort Area

NikkoHome to divinities of water and clear streams

Rivers, Hot Springs, and Theme Parks

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Mountain Resort Area

Yunishikawa, Kawamata, Okukinu

Home of lake, waterfall, and wetland deities

Nature Resort Area

Okunikko ImaichiGiant old trees & the spirit of renewal

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AshioWhere mountain gods shake the earth.

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One of numerous shrines that enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu, first Shogun of the Edo Shogunate. The structure is representative of Tōshōgū style, with a dazzling multicolored gate decorated with 508 sculptures. The gate reflects Shogun’s wish for Japanese peace.

Nikkō Tōshōgū Shrine Yōmeimon Gate

The nighttime illumination on the Nikkō shrines and temples—showing off these World Culture Treasures even in the dark—creates a mysterious ambiance. Try walking the approach to one of these shrines in the quiet of the evening, and you will feel a great difference from daytime visits. (Through early November)

Parade of 1000 Samurai WarriorsThe two-day event at Nikkō Tōshōgū Shrine is held twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall. A procession of over 1,200, dressed in 53 variations of armor and costume, carries portable shrines (mikoshi) to their destination at Otabisho. (Spring dates: May 17 and 18 Autumn dates: Oct 16 and 17)

Gōhan ShikiNikkōsan, where Buddhism and Shinto live side-by side, is a famous sacred training place for the mountain worship for the mountain priests. The Gōhan Shiki (Rice Meal Ceremony) is part of a unique Nikkō's ancient mountain Buddhism. Its origin dates back to the Nara Period, when the priest Shōdō built a temple in Mt. Nikkō. (April 2)

Nikkō YubaSoy milk is extracted from soybeans and boiled, producing a thin skin at the top of the liquid. The skin is lifted off, and dried…and that’s yuba. There are numerous ways to eat it: for example, by including it in sashimi, sushi rolls, or soba.

This is the main building of the Rinnōji temple complex. Built during the Heian Period, this is the largest wood building in eastern Japan. (Now undergoing renovation work projected to continue through 2020.)

Sanbutsudo Hall, at the Nikkōzan Rinnōji

The Futarasan Shrine is dedicated to the three sacred mountains of the area: Futara (also called Nantai), Nyohō, and Tarō. The stunning vermillion-lacquered Shinkyo Bridge （Sacred Bridge） is part of the shrine, and retains its long association with mysterious legends.

Shinkyo Bridge Futarasan Shrine

Mausoleum of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate. There are many fascinating things to see here, including the magnificent Nitenmon Gate, and then Kōkamon Gate, so reminiscent of Ryūgū Castle.

Nikkōzan Rinnōji Temple Taiyūin

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World Cultural Treasure Nikkō Shrines are host to many seasonal celebrations

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Yayoi Festival An annual event centered at Futarasan Shrine that has been going on for over 1200 years, this profoundly traditional festival proclaims the coming of Spring. The main event is a procession of 13 flower-adorned floats, eight from the east community and five from the west. (April 16 and 17)

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Quick Travel InformationNikkō City is located in the northwest part of Tochigi Prefecture. With an expanse of 1,449.87 square kilometers, it accounts for some 1/4 of the prefecture’s area. Its range extends over the Nikkō volcanic group, the upstream area of the Kinugawa River, and the basin of the Daiyagawa River. Many of the mountain areas surrounding Nikkō National Park are designated “developing mountain villages” with responsibility for cultivating watersheds and preserving the natural environment; some of the area is also designated for special upstream development. The region has varied topology; urban areas are on flatland with an altitude of about 200 meters (656 ft), while other areas are mountainous, with peaks reaching above 2,000 meters (6,562 ft). The area has an inland climate, with four distinct seasons favoring different types of recreation and different tourist attractions—a variety that draws many Japanese and foreign tourists year-round. Average yearly temperature is about 12°C in city areas, and about 7°C in the mountains. Summers are relatively cool; while winter temperatures often drop below freezing. The large temperature variations support a truly beautiful natural environment that changes with the seasons.

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Inland sockeye salmonIf you’re going to eat in Okunikkō, why not try the Inland sockeye salmon, the “king” of freshwater fish—straight from Lake Chūzenji.

Wetlands Recognized Under the Ramsar Convention

Home of lake, waterfall, and wetland deities

Large lakes, wetlands, beautiful waterfalls, fishing, winter skiing…!

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Situated at the southern end of Lake Yunoko, this waterfall is 70 m (230 ft) high and 25 m (82 ft) wide. Visitors can walk down to the base and enjoy some great views from the nearby observation deck.

Yutaki Waterfall

The most famous of the many falls in the area; rated one of the three best in the country. The river drops 97 meters (318 ft) straight down from a cliff, churning up a ceaseless roar at the base. This is a great spot for nature viewing.

A small marshland with a perimeter of 2 km (1¼ mile), located west of the Yukawa River, and surrounded by the Mizunara forest. Only about ¼ size of the nearby Senjōgahara marshland.

Kegon Falls

This beautiful lake, located close to Kegon Falls in Okunikkō, has a 25-km (15½ mile) perimeter and a maximum depth of about 163 meters (135 ft). The lake is also known as Sachi-no-umi (“sea of fortune”).

Lake Chūzenji

Formed from the eruptions of Mitsudake volcanoes, the lake has a 3 km (1/9 mile) perimeter. You can walk all the way around in about one hour.

Lake Yunoko

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HikingTrout Fishing in Lake Yunoko and the Yukawa RiverYou can find many great nature-filled hiking routes throughout the area. Good hiking areas include (but are certainly not limited to) Lake Yunoko, Senjōgahara, and the Ryūzu Falls.

In 1902, Scottish merchant and long-term Japan resident Thomas Glover introduced the practice of stocking the lake and river with brook trout. To this day, therefore, the area remains something of a holy ground for fly fishing.

Nikkō Yumoto Ski ResortA fine place to ski, usually covered with very skiable powdery snow. The onsen are an added attraction. An enjoyable resort area for the whole family, from beginners on up.Snowshoeing Okunikkō gets closed in by deep snows during the winter months, with some of the area turning into inviting snowfields. A quiet nature-filled place, ideal for snowshoe trekking.

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Odashirogahara MarshlandLocated near the center of Okunikkō, with a wood trail to facilitate access. A great place to hike while viewing the alpine plants, the wild birds, and many other lovely sights.

Senjōgahara Marshland

Beginning in December and running into March, the festival includes many activities that highlight the mysterious properties of snow and light. There are many events to keep you busy, including: “1,000 snow lanterns,” ice sculpture exhibitions, photo contests, and star gazing tours.

Okunikkō Yumoto-Onsen Snow Festival

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Tōshōgū ShrineRinnōji (Temple), Iemitsu Mausoleum, Kanmangafuchi (Gorge)Futarasan Shrine, Lake Chūzenji, Nikkō Tamozawa Imperial Villa

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All-you-can-eat strawberriesWinter tochiotome strawberries are available from late December. These very high-class strawberries from Tochigi Prefecture are widely celebrated.

Theme Parks

Home to divinities of water and clear streams

Enjoy theme parks, river areas, and hot springs.

Kinugawa and Kawaji Rivers, Hot Springs, and Theme Parks

EDO WONDERLAND(Nikkō Edo Mura)Distinctive recreation of life in an Edo town. After entering through a checkpoint gate, you can walk through town streets, an inn area, a business area, samurai residences, and more. Along the way you will meet Edo townspeople, feudal lords, princesses, and ninja.

Tōbu World SquareA miniature park with more than one hundred 1:25 scale models of the world’s well-known buildings and historic relics. Populated with about 140,000 “miniature people.”

Kinugawa OnsenSometimes referred to as “Tokyo’s living room,” this onsen area draws more than 2 million tourists each year. This was once part of Nikkō’s temple area, receiving day trips from Japanese lords (daimyo) and priests.

Kawaji OnsenFamous onsen situated near the merging of the Kinugawa and Ojikagawa Rivers, whose waters are said to heal wounds and burns, respectively. The town area hosts the Onade rock—a sexually suggestive stone said to promote fertility and easy childbirth.

Kinugawa River Boat Rides The boatman skillfully steers the riverboat through the gorge, as you look out at bizarre rock formations. Or try rafting down the river for even more thrills.

Kinugawa River RaftingYou row together with your guide through beautiful natural surroundings!

Kinugawa River CanoeingSafe and enjoyable for everyone, from little to kids to senior citizens.

A welcoming event held on autumn evenings, with the onsen area adorned with lights and flowers. (late September to early October)

Moonlight Flower Garden

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Ryūōkyo Gorge runs about 3 km (1.9 miles) between two intermountain hot springs: Kawaji Onsen and Kinugawa Onsen. This beautiful scene was formed about 22 million years ago as the flow of the Kinugawa River wore away volcanic rock that had been thrown up by undersea eruptions.

Ryūōkyo Gorge

Completed in July 2009, this beautiful footbridge passes 40 m (131 ft) above the Kinugawa River. Walkers on the bridge enjoy a wonderful view of the river’s rapids and the surrounding green mountains.

Tateiwa Suspension Bridge

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Taira-family FoodEnjoy local river fish, local game (deer, bear, and Asian salamander), carefully cooked over a sunken hearth.

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Deep in the mountains!

Mountain Resort Area

Heike VillageThis exhibit illustrates the lifestyle of the Taira clan after their defeat by the Minamotos. It includes statuary of priest Kiyomori and the famous clan member Atsumori, images of youth going out to battle Ichinotani, and more.

Kawamata OnsenSituated upstream of the Lake Kawamata, the onsen is set amidst mountains, with its waters flowing through vertical rock faces and around large rocks. Enjoy a secluded soak while looking out at the stunning natural scene around you.

Yasuragi-no-Mori Nature ParkLocated in a deep green virgin forest, the park includes a campground and a “four-seasons” nature center. A great place to rest and reestablish your bond with Nature.

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Geysers Setoaikyō Ravine

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Amphibious Bus (Yunishikawa)Take this unusual bus for a ride on the river, enjoy a stroll on the Kawaji Dam’s catwalk (1.5-m/5-ft wide, 60-m/197-ft high), and visit the (otherwise inaccessible) machinery and facilities inside the dam.

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A high moor (marsh), at an altitude of about 2,040 meters (6,692 ft), with its own very distinctive vegetation.

A major attraction at the Kawamata Onsen, the geyser erupts from the floor of the value once every 40 to 50 minutes. View the scene from the observation deck or from a bridge above the eruption.

A beautiful ravine about 2-km (1¼) wide. One of Tochigi’s “100 best scenes.” Enjoy terrific views from the observation deck or the delightful suspension bridge.

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Hundreds of snow houses (kamakura) are built and illuminated during this distinctive winter festival, which runs for almost three months, from January to March. Other events include sleigh riding and barbecues.

Kamakura Festival at the Yunishikawa Onsen

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Walk along the world’s longest tree-lined road, for a trip through old Japan.

Located inside Nikkō National Park at an altitude of 1,030–1,320 meters (3,379–4,330 ft), the farm offers a great view of the Kantō Plain. Animals and people living here enjoy quiet, tranquil surroundings amidst great natural beauty.

SobaImaichi offers great-tasting water and delicious soba. The taste of Imaichi hand-made soba is unique to this area.

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Suginamiki Road (cedar-lined avenue)

Ōsasa Farm

A favorite location on the Kirifuri Plateau, the site offers grand views of Kuriyama Dam, Mt. Tsukuba, and much more besides. To get here, you go over the beautiful 290 m (951 ft) Roppōzawa Bridge.

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Giant Japanese cedars line both sides of the road over its entire 37 km (23 mile) length. Recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest tree-lined road in the world, Suginamiki Road is considered a special historical landmark and a special natural monument.

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Learn about the long history of the Ashio Copper Mine, and experience the splendor of the valley.

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Soba cooks from all over Japan set up stalls here to offer their own special soba preparations.

Nikkō Soba Festival

Ashio Copper Smelter Founded in 1884. Adopting technology from Finland, the Ashio Copper Smelter first established the method to stop sulfite gas emission in Japan, and then developed the clean copper refining technology.

Ashio Copper MineAshio was once the “mining capital of Japan.” Today, the restored site is the country’s largest mine exhibit.

Furukawa Kakemizu ClubWestern-style reception hall built in 1899 by the Furukawa Company, manager of the Ashio mine, for the purpose of receiving high-level government officials, socially important individuals, and other influential personages.

Sometimes referred to as “the Grand Canyon of Japan.” The barren cliffs towering over the ravine give the feeling that you are lost in a wasted parallel universe.

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Watarase Keikoku RailwayLocal trains run from Ōmama to Ashio, and back. A trolley, suggestive of an earlier era, also runs through the center of the lovely ravine from Aplil to November.

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●Travel time: About 80 min ●Fare: 1,150 yenTōbu Nikkō – Tochigi – Sano – Sano Premium Outlets

●Travel time: About 2 hours [About 2 hours 10 min]●Fare: 2,500 yen adult; 1,250 yen child [4,200 yen adult; 2,100 yen child]

Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal (Kantō-Jidōsha Kōsoku Bus) – Haneda Airport [or Narita Airport]

Ginza to Tōbu Nikkō●Travel time: About 2 hours 7 min ●Fare: 2,910 yen adult

Haneda Airport [or Narita Airport] to Ginza by limousine bus●Travel time: About 35 min to 1 hour [About 1 hour 15 min to 2 hours 10 min]●Fare: 900 yen adult; 450 yen child [3,000 yen adult; 1,500 yen child]

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●Travel time: About 80 min ●Fare: 1,150 yenTōbu Nikkō – Tochigi – Sano – Sano Premium Outlets

●Travel time: About 2 hours [About 2 hours 10 min]●Fare: 2,500 yen adult; 1,250 yen child [4,200 yen adult; 2,100 yen child]

Please keep in mind that fees are subject to change. Please keep in mind that fees are subject to change.

Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal (Kantō-Jidōsha Kōsoku Bus) – Haneda Airport [or Narita Airport]

Asakusa to Tōbu Nikkō ●Travel time: About 1 hour 50 min●Fare: 2,320 to 2,720 yen adult; 1,160 to 1,360 yen child

Haneda Airport [or Narita Airport] to Asakusa by limousine bus ●Travel time: About 39 min [1 to 2 hours]●Fare: 600 yen [2,700 yen adult; 1,350 yen child]

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Visitors here in spring or early summer can observe many different plants in full bloom, including: Rhododendrons, mountain cherries, yamatsutsuji (azalea-like mountain plant), dogtooth violets, Rhododendron wadanum Makino, and Nikkō kisuge. At the same time, many flowers are also blooming on the Kirifuri Plateau. • Rhododendron quinquefolium: Bright pink flower that announces the coming of spring. These flowers appear over a large area, with those in mountainous districts faring best. • Nikkō kisuge: A one-day flower that blooms in the morning and withers away at night. Found on the Kirifuri Plateau, in clusters that look like beautiful golden carpets.

Nikkō National Park, and all of the natural beauty found all around Nikkō!

I’ve been here in Nikkō for fifteen years, and it really is a treasure-house of natural beauty. Nikkō National Park is such a vast nature area, with Mt. Nantai and so many other beautiful mountains, and the plateaus that extend to the base of the mountains, and the wonderful lakes—like Lake Chūzenji—and the ravines. Everyone should come to see it.

Nikkō is blessed with natural beauty, great water and air, and its great hot springs. Kinugawa Onsen, for example, offers more than excellent bath water; you also get the great views of mountain streams, and plenty of entertainment facilities. Kawaji Onsen has kept its status as a favored health spot since times of old. And then there’s the Yunishikawa Onsen, which continues to engender strong feelings as the place where the Taira family took refuge. If you’re planning a future visit, keep in mind that you’ll enjoy your stay even more if you study up a little on the area, and learn some Japanese, before you come.

Nice spots in Nikkō include Senjōgahara, the Ryūōkyo Gorge, and many of the waterfalls. And of course Nikkō Tōshōgū is quite famous, and then there are also many beautiful nature scenes and great hiking routes. If you’re here for just a day you can probably jump around and glimpse many of the major sites. But I’d recommend at least two or three days, to give yourself enough time to visit and experience some really nice places.

The Changing Seasons at Lake ChūzenjiMy favorite place here is Lake Chūzenji. It extends almost to the summits of the surrounding mountains. And since Japan has four distinct seasons, the appearance of the mountains and trees changes greatly, and very beautifully, as the year progresses. In addition to the natural scenery, I also like the availability of theme parks—including Edo Wonderland (Nikkō Edo Mura) and the Tōbu World Square in Kinugawa area. They’re great places to go with your family.

If you’re coming to Nikkō, you should certain try out the onsen.

Nikkō Flower Guide

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Nikkō kisuge Rhododendron quinquefolium

KingfisherBlue-and-white fly catcherJapanese bush warbler

Ryūzu FallsMt. Nantai

Tōbu World Square Lake Chūzenji

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Nikkō Edo Mura

Ryūōkyo Gorge Tōshōgū Yōmeimon GateSenjōgahara

Nikkō is noted for its distinctive wild birds. Summer birds arrive just as winter birds, such as the Bohemian waxwing and the Japanese waxwing, return north. Birds that inhabit the Kisugedaira Plateau include the common stonechat, the olive-backed pipit, and the Japanese white-eye. High-flying birds include the swift and the Asian house martin. The woods are home to a multitude of birds, the most numerous of which include the titmouse, the woodpecker, the Japanese bush warbler, the common cuckoo, and the blue-and-white flycatcher. Visit the mountain streams and you will see kingfishers and winter wrens. At Senjōgahara you may see the black-faced bunting, the narcissus flycatcher, and Latham’s snipe. Many kingfishers make their home along the streams; they are known as the “treasure of the mountain stream” in appreciation of their bright-colored beauty.

Nikkō Bird-Watching Guide

Nikkō’s beautifully clear streams are favored by char, inland salmon, and sculpin. Our lakes—including Lakes Chūzenji, Kawamata, and Yunoko—are home to many different varieties: inland sockeye salmon, rainbow trout, trout, pond smelts, and many more. • Inland sockeye salmon: A bright silvery-white fish. Lakes Chūzenji and Kawamata, among others, are stocked with this variety.• Char: The fish most associated with the Nikkō’s clear waters and beautiful natural surroundings. Char live only within clear streams.

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Nikkō Natural Science Museum2480-1 Chūgūshi Nikkō-shi, Tochigi TEL.0288-55-0880

Nikkō Yumoto Visitors CenterYumoto, Nikkō-shi, Tochigi TEL.0288-62-2321

Nikkō Laboratories. Fisheries Research Agency2482-3 Chūgūshi Nikkō-shi, Tochigi TEL.0288-55-0055

Where to go to learn more about nature in Nikkō…

Kinugawa Onsen

Kawaji Onsen

Hiking around Senjōgahara, Ryūōkyo Gorge, and Nikkō Tōshōgū

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Nikkō offers beautiful natural scenery and wonderful World Heritage sites, and many interesting and appealing places to see and visit. We asked foreigners living in Nikkō to tell us about their favorite sightseeing spots.

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Nikkō is set amidst stunning natural scenery. Its changing seasons, together with its varied topologies and environments, support many different types of vegetation, birds, and fish. If you come for a visit, take time to go out and commune with the multitude of life forms and natural wonders all around you.

Nikkō’s Flowers, Birds, and FishForeigners living in Nikkō Nature in Nikkō

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We’ve just arrived in Japan. How can we buy railway tickets for a long-distance ride?

You may need to board a special express if you intend to travel a long distance by rail. You can purchase express tickets at the ticket office in most train stations. (JR ticket offices have a recognizable green motif, and are called midori no madoguchi—“green windows.”) If you are traveling from Asakusa to Nikkō, you can purchase express tickets from ticket machines at Tōbu Asakusa Station, from Tōbu Travel Co., or from a travel agent.

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Is there someplace I can get English guidance when I come to Nikkō?

You can get English information inside Tōbu Nikkō station, and also at the Visit Japan in the Nikkō Kyōdo Center. Volunteer English translators are always on hand to assist foreign guests. Please feel free to visit the following Tourism Associations to be available in foreign language pamphlets.

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What should I do if I get sick in Japan?

http://amda-imic.com/modules/activity/index.php?content_id=13AMDA International Medical Information Center

Tokyo Center TEL.03-5285-8088

If you are here on a tour, speak with your tour guide or contact the tour company in accordance with their contact policy. If you are someone tasked with helping a foreigner—for example, if you are a health-care professional, an employer of foreigners, or a staff member at local government support agency—feel free to call the Association of Medical Doctors for advice. Also don’t hesitate to call if you’re traveling on your own through Japan.

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Nikkō Tourism Help GuideFeel free to contact us if you have travel-related problems or questions. We are ready with information about sightseeing routes, hot springs, eateries, and out-of-the-way places. We are here to serve.

If you need guidance while traveling in Japan…

Nikkō Tourism Association

TEL.0288-54-2496 FAX.0288-54-2495

Yunishikawa Kawamata Okukinu Onsen Tourism Association (NPO)

TEL.0288-97-1126 FAX.0288-97-1177

Imaichi City Sightseeing Association

TEL.0288-21-5611 FAX.0288-21-5612

Nikkō Tourism Association: Ashio Office

TEL.0288-93-3417 FAX.0288-93-3467

Kinugawa/Kawaji-Onsen Tourist Association (NPO)

TEL.0288-77-2052 FAX.0288-77-0201

Nikkō City Tourism Promotion Section, 1 Imaichi Honchō, Nikkō City 321-1292TEL.0288-22-1111 FAX.0288-21-5137

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原向原向

間藤間藤

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下小代下小代

明神明神

下今市下今市上今市上今市

日光東照宮日光二荒山神社

霧降牧場

湯滝

華厳滝

竜頭の滝

小田代原

千手ヶ原

日光山輪王寺

日光江戸村

東武ワールドスクウェア

龍王峡

赤滝

今市今市

日光杉並木キャンプ場

日光宇都宮道路

日光宇都宮道路

日光宇都宮道路

東武日光線

日光線

▲堂室山306

▲城山443

▲中山615

▲火戸尻山852

▲三ノ宿山1229

▲丹勢山1398

▲赤倉山1442

半月山▲1753

▲中倉山

▲社山1827

▲黒檜岳

▲大平山1960

▲シゲト山1835

▲三俣山1980

▲宿堂坊山1968

▲勝雲山1322

▲備前楯山1272

▲巣神山1226

▲小法師岳1593

▲庚申山1892

▲鋸山1998

▲鋸山1998

▲二子山1556

石倉山▲1113

赤薙山▲2010

▲女峰山2483

帝釈山▲2455

▲大真名子山2375

▲太郎山2367

高薙山▲2181

平五郎山▲1700

▲日加倉山1369

▲馬老山1337

▲大笹山1297

▲夫婦山1342

▲台倉高山2067

▲帝釈山2060

▲根名草山

▲手白山1849

▲鬼怒沼山2141

▲於呂倶羅山2020

大王帽子山▲2077

三岳▲

小真名子山▲2323

▲男体山2486

▲高山1667

▲外山2204

▲前白根山2373

▲白根山2578

▲五色山2379

▲大岳1843

▲中山1519

▲丸山1689

▲高平山830

▲愛宕山510

茶臼山▲517

▲鳴虫山1104

▲神ノ主山842

▲鶏鳴山961

笹目倉山▲800

▲大山404

▲富士山427

▲毘沙門山587

▲刈場山412

▲丸山852

▲月山1287

▲大日向山1177

▲葛老山1124

▲高倉山1437

▲前山1001

▲高倉山1398

明神ケ岳▲1594

▲高瀬山1276▲横瀬山

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▲鶏頂山1756

▲狸原山1204

二方鳥屋山▲1262

▲塩沢山1264

▲白倉山1048▲持丸山

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▲三依山1305

▲滝向山993

▲日向倉山1342

▲安ヶ森山1354

▲芝草山1342

▲田代山1100

▲向山1160

▲鹿又岳1817

▲南平山1007

▲名野山426

薄伊沢

沓掛

小林

芹沼

町谷

栗原

原宿

佐下部

佐下部

木戸ヶ沢

オソ沢

小佐越

古釜沢

小原沢

金草沢

野沢

野沢

高原

坂本沢

小塩沢

白倉沢

芹沢

芹沢

大塩沢

独鈷沢独鈷沢

中三依

上三依芦ノ沢入山沢

見通沢

松倉沢

上三依

沼ノ沢

入山沢

中三依

中三依芹沢

芹沢

横川

檜入沢

檜入沢上三依

横川

水上沢

　中の沢

アテラ沢

五十里

赤沢

藤原

カブト沢

馬背場沢

田茂沢

鬼怒川温泉滝

川治温泉滝

川治温泉川治

恋路沢 藤原鈴倉沢

小百瀬尾

小百

小百

瀬尾

小百小

塩野室町荊沢

大室

木和田島

木和田島明神

長畑

山久保和泉

東小来川滝ヶ原

七里

日光

丹勢

清滝丹勢町

荒沢

中宮祠

中宮祠

南沢

中宮祠

中宮祠

中宮祠

外山沢 湯元

中宮祠

華厳渓谷

小寺ヶ崎

松ヶ崎

弓張峠ツメタ沢

湯殿沢

御沢

野門

大事沢

熊野沢西沢

川俣

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川俣

川俣

川俣

川俣

湯西川

馬坂沢

馬坂沢

越野沢

御園沢

黒俣経路沢

アシ沢

伊勢沢

子落沢日向河原小屋沢

スリ沢

ジャーコン沢

ソバ石沢

赤岩沢

ウルシノ沢

楡ﾉ木沢

下の沢

門森沢

ホリホリ沢

日光沢

右沢

新助沢湯沢

一里沢

ライヤミ沢

川俣

イノマタ沢

上荒板沢

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根名草沢

根名草沢

野門沢

野門沢

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新瀬戸沢

野門

三沢

上栗山

上栗山

コビツリ沢

土呂部

オホッパ沢

タキジリ沢

シタシ沢

湯西川

藤花沢

土呂部

土呂部日向

日向

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黒部沢

中ッテ沢

赤坂沢

日陰

蜂ケ沢

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日向

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赤下沢

湯西川

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長沢

平沢

平沢

七曲沢

ユナゴ沢

ヌーグラ沢

白滝沢

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マゴリ沢

フリウギ沢

滝倉沢

橋立沢

三河沢アサズマ沢

栗山沢

サツ沢

湯西川

フドウ沢

上唐沢

下唐沢

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下タケ沢

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岩崎

手岡板橋

小倉文挾町

森友

下野大沢下野大沢

日光日光

東武日光東武日光

大谷向大谷向

大桑大桑

新高徳新高徳

小佐越小佐越

鬼怒川温泉鬼怒川温泉

鬼怒川公園鬼怒川公園

新藤原新藤原

龍王峡龍王峡

川治温泉川治温泉

川治湯元川治湯元

湯西川温泉湯西川温泉

中三依温泉中三依温泉

上三依塩原温泉口上三依塩原温泉口

男鹿高原男鹿高原

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並木寄進碑

サンレイクCC

パインズ日光GC

バークレイCC小来川中

東大附植物園日光分園

♨白樺ノ湯

白糸滝

美濃原森林公園

沼の平

キノミ平

湯沢噴泉塔

西沢金山跡

♨日光沢温泉

鬼怒滝

魚止滝

コザ池ノ滝カツタテノ滝

ウスクボ平

雲竜渓谷

モッコ平

稚児ヶ墓戦場ヶ原開拓之碑

イタリア大使館別荘記念公園

日光ゴルフパークハレル

小倉山温泉キャンプ場

日光霧降CC チロリン村オートキャンプ場

ニュー霧降キャンプ場

日光光徳キャンプ場

光徳牧場

湯元スキー場

滝ヶ原峠

足尾双愛病院

安良沢小

日光中菖蒲ヶ浜発電所

日光CC

だいや川公園オートキャンプ場

高橋弥次右衛門商店

スーパーモール今市

大谷川

板穴川

獨協医大日光医療センター前日光牧場

鬼怒川CC

下原小

藤原中

川治第二発電所

香川牧場

エーデルワイススキーリゾート

きぬがわ高原CC

三依小

安ヶ森キャンプ場

三依中

横川牧場

ナラ入沢渓流釣りキャンプ場

今市ダム

川治ダム

栗山ダム

黒部ダム

紅梅食品工業

ラインヒルGC

ピートダイGC

大室小大室ダム

光工業

杉ノ郷CC 栃木理研工業

小林中

ピートダイGC

玉田木材

渡辺ファミリーゴルフ

猪倉小

C・Pウッド

日光市役所

今市署

土沢IC

今市IC

日光IC

清滝IC

大沢IC

日光線

東武日光線

会津鬼怒川線

会津鬼怒川線

会津鬼怒川線

男鹿川

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庚申川

日本ロマンチック街道

わたらせ渓谷線

川俣キャンプ場

川俣発電所 土呂部ダム

上栗山オートキャンプ場

上栗山牧場

栗山中

日陰牧場

大笹牧場

♨八丁湯

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Lake Chūzenji Chūzenji Onsen

Senjōgahara

Nikkō Yumoto

Mount Nantai

Kirifuri Plateau

UNESCO World Heritage Site Nikkō Shrines and Temples

Ashio Copper Mine

Nikkō Suginamiki Road

Okukinu Onsen

Kawamatako Onsen

Kawamata Onsen Lake Kawamata

Yunishikawa Onsen

Kinugawa Onsen

Theme Parks

Kawaji Onsen

Lake Ikari

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Natural Magnificence, History, Heritage, Cuisine, Activities, People...Exciting, Revitalizing Nikkō Awaits Your Visit.Nikkō: A Trip You’ll Remember. Nikkō Resort Areas. Renew Your Life.

Exciting, Energetic Nikkō Japan’s Loveliest Resort Area

One of numerous shrines that enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu, first Shogun of the Edo Shogunate. The structure is representative of Tōshōgū style, with a dazzling multicolored gate decorated with 508 sculptures. The gate reflects Shogun’s wish for Japanese peace.

Mausoleum of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. There are many fascinating things to see here, including the magnificent Nitenmon Gate, and then Kōkamon Gate, so reminiscent of Ryūgū Castle.

Nikkō Tōshōgū Yōmeimon Gate

Nikkōzan Rinnōji Taiyūin

One of Japan’s three most famous waterfalls. The thundering water drops from a 98-meter (322-ft). A deeply impressive hint of the true force of nature.

Kegon Falls

Senjōgahara

Lake Yunoko

Nikkō Suginamiki Road Ōsasa Farm

Ashio was once the “mining capital of Japan.” Today, the restored mine is the country’s largest mine exhibit.

Watarase Keikoku Railway

Ashio Copper Mine

Local trains running between Ashio and Ōmama. From April to November you can ride a trolley right through the beautiful ravine.

Ryūōkyo Gorge runs about 3 km (1.9 miles) between two intermountain hot springs: Kawaji Onsen and Kinugawa Onsen. This beautiful scene was formed about 22 million years ago as the flow of the Kinugawa River wore away volcanic rock that had been thrown up by undersea eruptions.

Ryūōkyo Gorge

Kinugawa River Rafting

Kinugawa Onsen

Kinugawa & Kawaji Yunishikawa, Kawamata, Okukinu

GeysersHeike-no-Sato

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Feel the ShougnSpirit.

Suggested Route (Time needed: About 4 hours)

Nikkōzan Rinnōji & KannondoHall (Kyōshado Hall, Hotoke-iwa)

Nikkō Tōshōgū Shrine

Nikkōzan Rinnōji Taiyūin

Futarasan Shrine Entrance fee: Adult 200 yen, Child 100 yen

Entrance fee: Adult 550 yen, Child 250 yen

Entrance fee: Adult 1,300 yen, Child 450 yen

Entrance fee: Adult 900 yen, Child 400 yen

On foot: about 14 min.

On foot: about 20 min.

On foot: about 6 min.

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World Heritage Resort Area

Nikko

Home of lake, waterfall,and wetland deities

Nature Resort Area

Okunikko

On foot: about 10 min.

On foot: about 5 min.

By car: about 15 min.

By car: 10 min.

By foot: 5 min.

Suggested Route(Time needed: 5 hours)

Senjōgahara

Futarasan Shrine Chūgūshi

Lake Chūzenji(near boathouse)

Kegon FallsCost: 530 yen

Charge: Free

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Lake Yunoko and Yu WaterfallCharge: Free5

Nikkō Yumoto Visitors CenterCharge: Free6

Cost: 300 yen

Giant old trees & the spirit of renewal

Suginamiki Road Resort Area

ImaichiSuggested Route(Time needed: About 4½ hours)

Ōsasa Farm & Kirifuri PlateauCharge: Free

Roppōzawa & Kirifuri Plateau

Nikkō Suginamiki Road

Suginamiki Park1

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On foot: about 32 min.

By car: about 27 min.

By car: About 12 min.

Charge: Free

Charge: Free

Charge: Free

Where mountaingods shake the earth.

Ravine Resort Area

AshioSuggested Route(Time needed: about 3 hours)

Akagane Shinsui Park/Nitamoto Valley Trek

Matsuki Ravine

Ashio Copper MineCharge: Adult 800 yen; child 500 yen

Charge: Free

Charge: Free

Watarase Keikoku Railway1

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Please pay for tickets.

Train travel time: about 7 min.

By car: about 19 min.

On foot: 5 min.

Home to the divinityof clear streams

Rivers, Hot Springs, and Theme Park Area

Suggested Route(Time needed: about 4 hours)

Tateiwa Suspension Bridge

Kinugawa Onsen

Kawaji OnsenCharge: 500 yen

Ryūōkyo GorgeCharge: Free

Charge: Free

Charge: 500 yen

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By train: 4 min.

By train: 15 min.

On foot: 4 min.

On foot: 13 min.

Theme Park Tour

Land of mountainspirits

Mountain Resort Area

Suggested Hiking TourTime needed: 6 hours

Geysers

Seto-ai-kyō Watarasshai Suspension BridgeCharge: Free

Heike-no-Sato / Heike Village1

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By car: about 60 min.

By car: about 20 min.

Charge: 500 yen

Charge: Free

By car: about 10 min.

Meotobuchi Onsen City Parking4Charge: FREE

Okukinu Onsen Trek5

On walk: about 70 min.

Tokyo

Narita Airport

Tōbu Nikkō

Yunishikawa Onsen

Kinugawa OnsenShimoimaichi

Kawaji Onsen

Haneda Airport東京

上野浅草

栃木

東京都

神奈川県

千葉県

茨城県

埼玉県

群馬県

栃木県

栗橋久喜春日部

大宮

池袋新宿渋谷

宇都宮

JR Nikkō

*Getting to Nikkō from Airports and Major Urban Hubs: Routes, Travel Times, and Fees.

※Requires reservation made at least one day before departure date.

Haneda Airport▶Nikkō City●Travel Time: 2½ to 3¼ hours ●Fare: 3,500 yen (Children: half price)

~ (by limousine bus) ~ Haneda Airport JR Tōbu Utsunomiya Station or environs

※Fees and routes indicated above left are approximations. Ask at station about availability of children’s tickets.

※Please keep in mind that fees are subject to change.

Train Bus●Travel Time: about 3 hours ●Fare: Adult 3,220 yen ●Travel Time: about 3 hours ●Fare: Adult 3,390 yen

~ (Keihin express) ~ ~ (Tōbu Line) ~～Haneda Airport

International Terminal

Shimoimaichi

Nippori

Kita-senju

Asakusa

Tōbu Nikkō

～ Kinugawa Onsen ～ Kawaji Onsen

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Narita Airport▶Nikkō City●Travel Time: about 3 hours ●Fare: Adult 5,170 yen ●Travel Time: about 3 hours ●Fare: Adult 5,190 yen

~ (Keisei special express) ~ ~ (JR Jōban Line) ~～Narita

Airport ~ (Tōbu special express) ~

Shimoimaichi

Tōbu Nikkō

～ Kinugawa Onsen ～ Kawaji Onsen

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Asakusa▶Nikkō City●Travel Time: about 2 hours ●Fare: Adult 2,620 yen ●Travel Time: about 2½ hours ●Fare: Adult 3,090 yen

~ (Tōbu Line) ~～

Asakusa

Shimoimaichi

Tōbu Nikkō

～ Kinugawa Onsen ～ Kawaji Onsen

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●Travel Time: about 2 hours ●Fare: Adult 3,900 yen ●Travel Time: about 2½ hours ●Fare: Adult 4,190 yen

~ (Tōbu Line) ~～

Shinjuku

Shimoimaichi

Tōbu Nikkō

～ Kinugawa Onsen ～ Kawaji Onsen

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●Travel Time: about 2 hours ●Fare: Adult 2,810 yen ●Travel Time: about 3 hours ●Fare: Adult 3,100 yen

~ (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) ~ ~ (Tōbu special express) ~～

Ginza

Shimoimaichi

Kita-senju

Tōbu Nikkō

～ Kinugawa Onsen ～ Kawaji Onsen

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~ (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) ~ ~ (Tōbu special express) ~～

Akihabara

Shimoimaichi

Kita-senju

Tōbu Nikkō

Kinugawa Onsen Kawaji Onsen

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●Travel Time: About 2 hours ●Fare: Adult 2,810 yen ●Travel Time: about 2½ hours ●Fare: Adult 3,100 yenA B

Tokyo▶Nikkō City●Travel Time: about 2 hours ●Fare: Adult 4,920 yen例3

~ (Tohoku Shinkansen) ~ ~ (Nikkō Line) ~Tokyo/Ueno Utsunomiya JR Nikkō

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Haneda Airport▶Nikkō CityExample 1 Shinjuku▶Nikkō CityExample 5

Ginza▶Nikkō CityExample 6

Akihabara▶Nikkō CityExample 7

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