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This article details the famous places and specialties that are listed in "Fudetabi Nikko". Please check out the highlights of this area. List of "Fudetabi Nikko"
・A Gateway to Nikko
・Shinkyo（A sacred bridge）
・Nikko Toshogu Shrine
・Daifuku
・Yomeimon Gate
・Roaring Dragon
・Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple Taiyuin
・Nikko Futarasan-Jinja Shrine
・Masuzushi
・Narabi Jizo（Ghost Jizo）
・Washoku
・Akechidaira Ropeway
・Lake Chuzenji
・Kegon Waterfall
◆A message from the artist, Sachiko HANASHIRO
"The thing I impressed the most in Nikko is the world heritage sites, which were very solemn. There were surrounded by many cedar trees, so I felt the mysterious atmosphere. You can enj. oy the beautiful nature scenes, such as Kegon Waterfall and Lake Chuzeji. Since the temples, shrines and the landscapes in Nikko are impressive, take your time and enjoy looking around Nikko." A Gateway to Nikko
Shinkyo（A sacred bridge）
Access：About 20-minute walk by Tobu/JR Nikko Station／About 5-minute walk from Shinkyo bus stop
Website（English）
Website（Japanese） Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Nikko Toshogu Shrine is a Shinto shrine established in 1617 to enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. One of the special features of the shrine complex is the use of paths and stairways that follow the natural topography of the site, allowing a pleasing balance to the arrangement of the shrine buildings, which create a solemn, religious atmosphere.
Address：2301 Sannai, Nikko-city, Tochigi
Hours：April 1 to October 31 8：00 am to 5：00 pm／November 1 to March 31 8：00 am to 4：00 pm
Access：About 7-minute walk from Nishi-Sando bus stopWebsite（English）
Website（Japanese） Daifuku
Daifuku is a type of Japanese confection consisting of a small round mochi (glutinous rice cake) stuffed with sweet filling, which is commonly sweetened red bean paste made from azuki beans. There is a Daifuku store, named Fukutokuan, in Nikko Toshogu Shrine whose Daifuku are made as offerings to the shrine. Yomeimon Gate
One of the most beautiful gates in Japan, Yomeimon Gate, is said to have been given the name “Main Gate of the Imperial Court.” It is also called “Gate of the Setting Sun” because one could gaze upon it all day and never tire. It is covered with over 500 carvings depicting traditional anecdotes, children playing, sages and wise men. Roaring Dragon
One of the buildings, called Honjido Hall（Yakushido Hall）in Nikko Toshogu Shrine is known for the ceiling painting Roaring Dragon. When clappers are struck in the hall, it feels like the dragon is roaring. However, it is only when the clappers are underneath the dragon’s face. This is why the painting is called Roaring Dragon. Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple Taiyuin
Rinnoji Temple is a Buddhist temple founded in 766. In its wide precinct, there is a mausoleum, called Taiyuin, of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa shogun. There are several statues of gods in Taiyuin. It is rare to see the statue of Umarokya who has an arrow which is said to be originate from Hamaya, a demon-breaking arrow.
Address：2300 Sannai, Nikko-city, Tochigi
Website（English/Japanese） Nikko Futarasan-Jinja Shrine
Between Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Taiyuin, there is Nikko Futarasan-Jinja Shrine founded in 782. It is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko," together with Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Rinnoji Temple. Many people come to Nikko Futarasan-Jinja Shrine to pray for good luck and romantic relationships.
Address：2307 Sannai, Nikko-city, Tochigi
Access：About 7-minute walk from Nishi-Sando bus stop
Website (Japanese) Masuzushi
Masuzushi is a type of oshizushi (pressed sushi) which is made of vinegared trout sashimi on top of vinegared rice and wrapped in bamboo leaves. Nikko Masuzushi Honpo makes several kinds of bento (packed lunch), and one of the popular bentos is masuzushi. You can try it for lunch or a light meal while enjoying sightseeing in Nikko.
［Nikko Masuzushi Honpo］
Website (Japanese) Narabi Jizo（Ghost Jizo）
There is a hidden spot in Nikko called Kanmangafuchi Abyss. It is said that there are about 70 Jizo statues lined up there. However, every time you count them, the total changes. That’s the reason why they are also called Ghost Jizo. Because of the beautiful scenery, you will be calmed while walking around the abyss.
Address：Takumicho, Nikko-city, Tochigi
Access：About 15-minute walk from Sogo Kaikanmae bus stop Washoku
It is said that washoku, which means Japanese-style meal in Japanese, embodies the Japanese spirit of respect for nature. One type of washoku is served as multi-course cuisine called Kaiseki. Kaiseki is mostly made up of beautiful small plates. The restaurant in Nikko Station Hotel Classic offers a Kaiseki dinner. The dishes included in Kaiseki vary according to the season.
［Nikko Station Hotel Classic］
Address：3-1 Aioicho, Nikko-city, Tochigi
Access：In front of JR Nikko Station
Website (Japanese) Akechidaira Ropeway
After voyaging through 20 uphill-only curves of Irohazaka, the sightseeing road, you will arrive at Akechidaira. The ropeway carries visitors to the observation platform, where they can see a panoramic view of magnificent nature, such as Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Waterfall, and Mt. Nantai.
Address：Fukasawa, Hosoomachi, Nikko-city, Tochigi
Hours：From April to November 8：40 am to 3：30 pm／From December to March 9：00 am to 3：30 pm
Website（Japanese） Lake Chuzenji
Some 20,000 years ago, the lava which flowed out with the eruption of Mt. Nantai dammed up the river and thereby created Lake Chuzenji. The maximum depth of the lake is 163 meters, and the circumference is about 25 kilometers. The lake is beautiful especially with autumn leaves. It is fun not only to hike around the lake but also to take a cruise.
［Details about the boat cruise］
Pier：2478-21 Chugushi, Nikko-city, Tochigi
Access：8-minute walk from Chuzenj-Onsen bus stop
Website（Japanese） Kegon Waterfall
The water of Lake Chuzenji, which falls almost 100 meters straight down from the huge rock face, is Kegon Waterfall. There are also some smaller waterfalls situated behind and to the sides of Kegon Waterfall. Going down 100 meters in an elevator, you will see the great basin of the falls.
Address：Chugushi, Nikko-city, Tochigi
Access：5-minute walk from Chuzenj-Onsen bus stop
Website (Japanese)
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