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The most famous thing in Nikko Toshogu Shrine is this Yōmei-mon Arch. It's resistered as a world heritage. This Yomeimon gate has an Edo period architectural style, crafts, sculptures, paintings, and all of the cultures of this age.
Name
Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Address
2301 Sannai, Nikko-shi, TochigiGoogle Map
Tel
0288-54-0560
Hours
8:00-17:00,8:00-16:00
How to get there
Parking
Parking area is available

The lake in the highest altitude in Japan formed at the same time of Mt.Nantai's eruption. It is very magnificent to see the mountain over the lake. I recommend the open space in front of Chuzenji temple to see the nice view.
Name
Chuzenji Lake
Address
2578 Chugushi, Nikko-shi, TochigiGoogle Map
How to get there
Parking
No parking area

Here is crowded as a starting place of Nikko sightseeing. A mysterious traditions about the bridge and a beautiful arch attract us.
Name
Shinkyo Bridge
Address
1115 Kamihatsuishi-machi, Nikko-shi, TochigiGoogle Map
Tel
0288-54-0535
Hours
8:00-17:00,8:00-16:00,9:00-16:00
How to get there

The second president of Nikko Kanaya Hotel made this garden for his daughter as a nursing home. And it's opened for a limited term. The garden as large as 3.3ha shows the beautiful scenes that change every seasons. Only the garden is opened to the public, not a villa, and on fourth Saturday and Sunday between April and November.
Name
MATSUYASHIKI
Address
2396-1 Hangakimen, Nikko-shi, TochigiGoogle Map
Tel
0288-25-6066
Hours
10:00-16:00

It's the scenery symbolizing the Kinugawa River. In Autumn, red and yellow leaves color the valley more attractive.
Name
Kuroganebashi Bridge
Address
1-15 Fujihara, Nikko-shi, TochigiGoogle Map

A charge needed, from the observatory you go down in an elevator, the more powerful waterfall can be seen. The condition is always affected by the weather, I pray for your good luck.
Name
Kegon Falls
Address
2479-2 Chugushi, Nikko-shi, TochigiGoogle Map
Tel
0288-55-0030
Hours
8:00-17:00,9:00-16:30

I could see the autumn colored leaves even though it was still October. The balance of autumn colors and waterfalls is exquisite. In addition, you can take a shelter from the rain and take a rest at a tea house located just near here.
Name
Ryuzu Waterfall
Address
Ryuzu-no Taki, Chugushi, Nikko-shi, TochigiGoogle Map
How to get there
60 min by bus from Nikko Station

There's a café renovated from a Shinto priest's lodging in the site for two shrines and one temple. Temple and shrine carpenters colored the inside that makes us to be in a shrine. Let's take a rest with a cup of coffee.
Name
Nikko HONGU CAFÉ
Address
2384 Sannai, Nikko-shi, TochigiGoogle Map
Tel
0288-54-1669
Hours
10:00-18:00
Closed
Thu

I went to the light-up event called Tsukiakari Hana Kairou held at Kinugawa. The colorful bangasa (Japanese old umbrella) were beautiful.
Name
Tukiakari Hana Kairou
Address
Kinugawa Park, Nikko-shi, TochigiGoogle Map
How to get there
5 min walk from Kinugawa Park
Parking
Parking area is available

Chuzenji Temple stands by the Lake Chuzenji. Taking photos is prohibited inside the temple, but the scenery from Godai-dou is outstanding. It locates high in just degree, a superb view spot.
Name
Chuzenji Temple
Address
2578 Chugushi, Nikko-shi, TochigiGoogle Map
Tel
0288-54-0531
Hours
8:00-17:00 8:00-16:00

It's like a nature art whose shape is a dragon. In the season of colored leaves, it becomes more beautiful. Many people make a line to see the scenery because here is a famous viewing spot.
Name
Ryuokyo
Address
1357-4 Fujihara, Nikko-shi, TochigiGoogle Map

You can enjoy the beautiful valley colored by red leaves with a little thrill. Autumn is the beat season for sightseeing.
Name
Kinutateiwaotsuribashi Bridge
Address
1436 Ohara Kinugawaonsen, Nikko-shi, TochigiGoogle Map