Hotel Kosho Nikko
2400-1 Hangakimen Nikko, Tochigi, Kanto, 321-1414, Japan
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Temples, a waterfall and an earthquake in Nikko
... and one covering its mouth. Another had a huge painting of a dragon on the ceiling and very nice acoustics. If you clapped two wooden logs together it only had a really long and impressive echo if you did it right under the dragon's mouth (the 'roaring' of the dragon).
In Nikko I also experienced my first earthquake ever! The wall of the hostel were shaking mildly for about 2 seconds and then it was over. Apparently they still have mild ...
Nikko: Buddhism & Bangs!
... Stunning views duly taken in we set off back before it got too dark to the lodge for some grub.
Bad news! The lodge had sold out of food for dinner. Good news! Monday is a bank holiday and national day off, it's official name is "Healthy Sports Day", and to celebrate there are fireworks at 7pm. Off we head to find loud bangs and food down in Nikko town center. One of the most stunning firework displays ensues (barring all ...
Mountains and Shrines
... the river, followed by some rest time before we walked back to town for Teriyaki dinner. During dinner all the Japanese mobile phones in the room sounded an earthquake alert. An M5.1 quake occurred about 100km away and we didn't feel a thing! Finally on returning to the Turtle Inn Annex, I made use of the private onsen (ie. I could lock the door and have it to myself), enjoying a hot bath overlooking the river before going to ...
Nikko Park Lodge, Nikko
... started to rain and we got a bit lost. we basically found a hut in the middle of the field but it wasnt our destination. Luckily a kind japanese man from a nearby inn took us there in the pouring rain and even offered some umberellas. in this point we refused his kind gesture as it was too late anyways, we were soaked. (our shoes took two days to dry and still stink!).
For some reason ...
Theme Park Edo
... watching the show, though. While waiting to enter the building, we had been handed squares of tissue paper. Come to think of it, my Japanese friend didn't know what they were for at the time either, so maybe it isn't a common Japanese custom after all. At the end of the show, I noticed other visitors were wrapping the papers around coins and throwing them onto the stage. It was a fun way to tip. I wonder if when people don't like the show the bags are filled ...



