Nikko Toshogu Shrine

Toshogu Shrine (東照宮, Tōshōgū) is Nikko’s most visited attraction. It is the resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, under…

Chuzenji Temple

Chuzenji Temple (中禅寺, Chūzenji) is a large Buddhist temple on the eastern shore of Lake Chuzenji known for…

British Embassy Villa Memorial Park

Former villa of the British Embassy which was used as a summer residence until 2008. It was donated…

Nikko Yayoi Festival

The Yayoi Festival (弥生祭, Yayoi Matsuri) is held on the 13 to 17 of April each year at…

Toshogu Shrine Grand Festival

The Grand Festival (例大祭) at Nikko Toshogu Shrine is held on 17 & 18 May every year in…

Nikko Toshogu Shrine Autumn Festival

The Autumn Festival at Nikko Toshogu Shrine is held on 16 & 17 October every year in honour…

Ryuzu Waterfall

Ryuzu Waterfall (竜頭ノ滝, Ryūzu no Taki) is located a short distance from the northern shore of Lake Chuzenji.…

Senjogahara Marshland

The Senjogahara Marshland (戦場ヶ原, Senjōgahara) is an area of four square kilometers north of Lake Chuzenji popular as…

Kegon Falls

Kegon Falls (華厳の滝, Kegon no Taki) is a 97-meter high waterfall to the east of Lake Chuzenji and…

Lake Chuzenji

Lake Chuzenji (中禅寺湖, Chūzenjiko) lies to the west of Nikko town in the Okunikko region. The small onsen…

Shinkyo Bridge

The Shinkyo Bridge (神橋, Shinkyō) is the first structure visitors see before they enter the area of Nikko’s…

Irohazaka & Akechidaira Observation Deck

Two winding roads that connect Nikko and Okunikko