The statues aren't really eerie--I was there in spring and they were mossy and rather jovial (the legend goes they are there to ridicule your attempt to count them as there are too many to count (not quite that many actually)). I recall there were mossy, some without heads, some with weird expression, and wrapped in faded red cloth.The river was nice and light blue and the smooth boulders were rather different than I was expecting. If you don't expect to be totally wowed, it's a great little walk away from the heavy tourist areas. I remember being overwhelmed by the crowds by noon and spent a good hour walking the trail and sitting on the boulders to listen to the rushing water. Plus, very few people were around, even on a clear, warm day.
Not sure how the weather will be in December, but if you've got the time and want some serenity, it's a good stroll.
-mike
Hi AK,
I have been to the shrines during my last trip to Nikko.
I have some time to spare for the day and think of taking the double decker train to Nikko!
I read about Kanmangafuchi Absyy in internet. Not much was mentioned in Guide Books. Are the statues eerie?
Would the weather be snowy in mid Dec?
Thanks.
