Nikko Travel Guide

Attractions

Central Nikko (Town)

1 Toshogu Shrine

Lavish mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
User rating: 91/100 (621 votes)
Visited by: 1134 users

2 Taiyuinbyo

Mausoleum of Iemitsu, Ieyasu's grandson.
User rating: 89/100 (203 votes)
Visited by: 357 users

3 Rinnoji Temple

Nikko's most important temple.
User rating: 85/100 (420 votes)
Visited by: 761 users

4 Tamozawa Villa

Former Nikko residence of the Imperial Family.
User rating: 79/100 (29 votes)
Visited by: 82 users

Atmospheric walking trail through a gorge.
User rating: 85/100 (44 votes)
Visited by: 99 users

6 Futarasan Shrine

Dedicated to Nikko's sacred mountains.
User rating: 85/100 (368 votes)
Visited by: 670 users

7 Botanical Garden

Research garden of the University of Tokyo.
User rating: 84/100 (49 votes)
Visited by: 128 users

8 Shinkyo Bridge

Sacred bridge at the entrance to Nikko's shrines.
User rating: 75/100 (243 votes)
Visited by: 446 users

Okunikko (National Park)

1 Lake Chuzenji

Lake at the foot of Mount Nantai.
User rating: 82/100 (321 votes)
Visited by: 648 users

2 Yumoto Onsen

Hot spring resort in the national park.
User rating: 81/100 (92 votes)
Visited by: 232 users

3 Senjogahara Marsh

Idyllic marshland with nice hiking trails.
User rating: 77/100 (63 votes)
Visited by: 166 users

4 Ryuzu Waterfall

Waterfall famous for its autumn colors.
User rating: 83/100 (112 votes)
Visited by: 268 users

5 Kegon Waterfall

Nikko's most famous waterfall.
User rating: 82/100 (224 votes)
Visited by: 492 users

Nearby Attractions

1 Kinugawa Onsen

Hot spring resort with theme parks near Nikko.
User rating: 69/100 (107 votes)
Visited by: 311 users

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