Nikko, Japan

Travel Blogs from Nikko (113)

Wax on wax off, Nikko, Japan travel blog
Wax on wax off
Mar 24, 2006

... were just closing for the day, lucky I was staying overnight so I would head back in the morning and just enjoyed a stroll around Nikko in the sun before watching a little more Japanese TV back at the lodge, gotta love the game shows they have over here ...

A travel blog entry by alasdairm
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Typhoon Antics, Nikko, Japan travel blog
Typhoon Antics
Aug 5, 2003

... see no hear no speak no monkeys. And seemingly home also to the foreign mega star. Living in Japan you get used to the looks of interest but Nikko was something else. Autographs requested, lots of posing (can we take your picture) in one case superstar ...

A travel blog entry by itsem
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Nikko Take Two, Nikko, Japan travel blog
Nikko Take Two
Mar 25, 2006

... the coverage to get up and work out the Japanese controls on the room heater I was welcomed by both another sunny day in Nikko and an unexpected breakfast (was this really only 3500 Yen per night?). The owner was going "hopping" it seemed at 2pm so I'd ...

A travel blog entry by alasdairm
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Shinkansen to a Ryokan, Nikko, Japan travel blog
Shinkansen to a Ryokan
Jul 17, 2005

... in various parts of Asia but the whole Shinto thing was new to me. I've since learnt it's the indigenous religion of Japan consisting chiefly in the cultic devotion to deities of natural forces and veneration of the Emperor as a descendant of the sun ...

A travel blog entry by byrnedm
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Attractions in Nikko (15)

Toshogu Shrine
Toshogu Shrine

Nikko, Tochigi, Kanto, Japan

4.00

This is the shrine and mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu who lived during the 15th and 16th centuries and was the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan. His efforts to unify warring Japanese factions lead to a period of 250 years of peace.
Cryptomeria Avenue
Cryptomeria Avenue

Nikko, Tochigi, Kanto, Japan

4.00

Futarasan Shrine
Futarasan Shrine

Nikko, Tochigi, Kanto, Japan

0.00

Kegon Falls
Kegon Falls

Mt Nantai Area, Nikko National Park Nikko, Tochigi, Kanto, Japan

4.00

Forum Discussions on Nikko (8)

Help needed for trip to Tokyo
Posted on Sep 4, 2009, 05:37:29
... , you should go to Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakkone-Mt. Fuji (there you will find natural onsens) and of course you should visit Nikko. Within Tokyo, there are some shrines and temples, the Imperial Palace is closed to visitors, so do not bother to go there. ...
Japan
Posted on Sep 29, 2006, 14:18:38
hey Rich, Some of my favourite places in Japan include Nara (just out of Osaka) and Nikko (out of Tokyo)- and Koyasan (day trip from Osaka) is definately worth a look. If you have time Shikoku (island) is also beautiful, much less modernised than the ...
We are group of 4 (2 adults n 2 kids aged 12 & 13)coming to Japan for the 1st time for 13 days trip. This is our plan: Day-1: Arrive at Narita Airpor
Posted on Oct 17, 2009, 07:39:30
... Full day in Tokyo Day-9: Day trip to Kamakura Day-10: Day trip to Hakone Day-11: Day trip to Nikko Day-12: Full day in Tokyo Day-13: Depart Japan from Narita Airport I am also thinking of including snow monkey trip but not sure if that will be too much. ...
ryokans/hostel/hotel for 5?
Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 05:39:39
... in one room - located centrally in the towns, or convinient transportations nearby - clean - prefer Japanese atmosphere rather than western style (as staying in Japan) - no curfew in Tokyo, the others might be ok Anybody? Appreciate any help!

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