Day 1 | Morning
Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Ticket Price: 1300 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours
Location: 2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
There are many Toshogu Shrines all over Japan, but the one located in Nikko City is the head office, and it is also the tomb of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. When you come to Toshogu Shrine, you can admire the exquisite woodworking carvings of Japan's Edo period. One of the more famous ones is in a stable, carved with three monkeys covering their eyes, ears and mouths with their claws. The Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Rinnoji Temple and Futarayama Shrine, together known as "Two Shrines and One Temple", has been included in the World Heritage List as part of "Shrines and Temples in Nikko".
Reviews from Real Guests:
Trip.com User: Yangmingmen is repainted once every few decades, but it is vivid because it has just finished work a few years ago. It takes an hour to carefully look at the １ １ pieces of the work, but it is not tired. Next is probably the year 2070, when most adults in the world are not living.
Trip.com User: The temple is very quiet, the Tokugawa family worship shrine, next to the 600-year-old fir tree, legendary under the fir wish can be made true. The next day, it was just snowing, and the snow on the ground was beautiful against the Dongzhao Palace.
Day 1 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting Nikko Toshogu Shrine, don’t forget pay a visit to Edo Wonderland.
Edo Wonderland
Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,9:00am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 4100 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days
Location: 470-2 Karakura, Nikko
Nikko Edo Village is a fun-filled theme park built to mimic everyday life in the Edo period. The village has reproduced the street scene of the Edo period, and there are many houses of merchants and samurai. Walking through it is like returning to the ancient times. There are historical dramas and live ninja performances, as well as interesting facilities such as mansions with hidden institutions and poetic labyrinths. Edo Village is divided into seven parts: traditional theater performances, experience areas, historical sites, various museums, cultural learning centers and restaurants. Every day at noon, there will be an oiran parade on Edo Village Street in Nikko, which is not to be missed.
Reviews from Real Guests:
AROUND THAILAND: Visit Edo, the old town of Japan, still think of Soba, delicious food, sashimi udong, a hundred bowls, walk along the alley, there are many food.
Trip.com User: Small village....not much special...just saw some olden days culture
Day 1 | Evening
Don’t forget to book Kinugawa Onsen Sanraku in advance, because all the tourists head to Edo Wonderland love staying at it.
Kinugawa Onsen Sanraku
Offering quality accommodations in the sightseeing, spas district of Nikko, Kinugawa-Onsen Sanraku is a popular pick for both business and leisure travelers. With its location just 0.8 km from the city center and 198 km from the airport, this 4-star hotel attracts numerous travelers each year. Visitors to the hotel can take pleasure in touring the city's top attractions: Tobu World Square, Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura.
At Kinugawa-Onsen Sanraku, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. Luggage storage, car park, meeting facilities, family room, restaurant are just a few of the facilities that set Kinugawa-Onsen Sanraku apart from other hotels in the city.
Kinugawa-Onsen Sanraku is home to 46 bedrooms. All are tastefully furnished and many even provide such comforts as television LCD/plasma screen, air conditioning, heating, desk, extra long beds (> 2 meters). The hotel's sauna, hot spring bath, golf course (within 3 km), spa, massage are ideal places to relax and unwind after a busy day. Kinugawa-Onsen Sanraku is your one-stop destination for quality hotel accommodations in Nikko.
Day 2 | Morning
Tobu World Square
Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-3/19(Winter),9:30am-4:00pm;Open from 3/20-11/30(Summer),9:30am-5:00pm;Open from 12/1-12/31(Winter),9:30am-4:00pm
Ticket Price: 2800 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 5-6 Hours
Location: 209-1 Ohara, Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko
Tobu World Plaza, located near Kinugawa Onsen, is a miniature theme park that reproduces many world-renowned buildings in a 1/25 scale. It is the best choice for family outings. Tobu World Plaza is divided into six themed parks (modern Japan, the United States, Egypt, Europe, Asia, and Japan parks) that reproduce and display Egypt's three pyramids, the Parthenon, the Golden Pavilion, and 45 other world heritage sites. buildings, as well as about 100 famous buildings around the world such as the Empire State Building. There are also 140,000 7cm-sized miniature dolls around the building, which adds to the realism of the exhibits and makes you feel like you are traveling around the world in Lilliput.
Day 2 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting Tobu World Square, don’t forget pay a visit to Nikko Futarasan-jinja.
Nikko Futarasan-jinja
Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-3/31,8:00am-4:00pm;Open from 4/1-10/31,8:00am-5:00pm;Open from 11/1-12/31,8:00am-4:00pm
Ticket Price: 200 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours
Location: 2307 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan
The Erhuangshan Shrine was built in 767. The main deities worshiped are the three mountain gods of Nikko: Daji Guimei, Tianxin Jimei, and Miza Takahikone Mei, collectively known as the "Erhuangshan Great God". The shrine is included in the World Heritage List as part of "Shrines and Temples of Nikko". In front of Erhuangshan Shrine, you can see a couple tree and a parent-child tree. It is said that it can bless the relationship between husband and wife and enhance parent-child relationship. Facing the left rear of the shrine is the "Erhuang Lingquan". The spring water is very clear. The locals say that drinking it can bless you with peace.
Day 2 | Evening
Don’t forget to book Okunoin Hotel Tokugawa in advance, because all the tourists head to Nikko Futarasan-jinja love staying at it.
Okunoin Hotel Tokugawa
Our beautiful guesthouse has a Japanese garden. We are proud of our seasonal Japanese food， and hot springs. Enjoy your stay and taste Japan. We have 18 rooms in total.
Day 3 | Morning
Shinkyo Bridge
Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-4:30pm
Ticket Price: 300 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 30-30 Minutes
Location: Kamibachiishi Town, Nikko
Legend has it that the Master Shengdo was unable to cross the Otani River here, and when he prayed for the protection of the gods and Buddhas, two snakes appeared and turned into this bridge. The vermilion bridge is a sacred place in Nikko and is owned by Futarayama Shrine. It is an important cultural property of Japan and is listed as a world cultural heritage. This bridge was built as early as the end of the Nara period, and together with Kintai Bridge in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Saru Bridge in Yamanashi Prefecture, it is known as the "Three Odd Bridges in Japan". The current Shenqiao was rebuilt in 1936 and is only used for worshiping generals. Most people need to walk downstream of the Sunlight Bridge.
Day 3 | Afternoon
Having the chance to enjoy the charming Shinkyo Bridge, Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!
Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple
Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-3/31,8:00am-4:00pm;Open from 4/1-10/31,8:00am-5:00pm;Open from 11/1-12/31,8:00am-4:00pm
Ticket Price: 900 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: 2300 Sannai, Nikkō-shi, Tochigi-ken 321-1431
Rinnoji Temple is an important temple in Nikko and the founder of Nikko Mountain. Its founder, Master Shengdao, was a Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism to Nikko in the 8th century. The main hall of the monastery, "Three Buddha Hall", houses a large wooden gilded Amitabha seated statue, a thousand-handed Avalokitesvara statue and a horse-headed Avalokitesvara statue. The three Buddha statues are regarded as the Nikko Sanzan deities in Buddhist form, and the Nikko Sanzan deities are enshrined in Futarayama Shrine. Opposite the Three Buddha Hall is the temple's Treasure Hall, which houses exhibits related to Buddhism and the Tokugawa family. Next to the Treasure Hall is a small Japanese-style garden, Happy Garden.
Day 3 | Evening
Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple? Nikko Senhime Monogatari is one of your top choices.
Nikko Senhime Monogatari
This high-class inn is just 5 minutes on foot from the Nikko Senhime Monogatari. Guests can enjoy 180-degree scenic views of the Nikko Mountains on clear days. Enjoy a
Day 4 | Morning
Taiyu-in Temple Hall
Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-4:00pm
Ticket Price: 550 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours
Location: 2300 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431
Located in Rinwangji Temple, Taiyouin is the tomb of Tokugawa Iamitsu, the third-generation shogun of the Edo shogunate, and has been revered by the Tokugawa shogunate ever since. The buildings in the precinct, like Toshogu Shrine, are representative buildings of the early Edo period (around the 17th century). In the shrine where only shoguns were allowed to enter during the Edo period, you can listen to the staff's explanations about the establishment of Oyu-in Temple.
Day 4 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting Taiyu-in Temple Hall, don’t forget pay a visit to Nikko Kinugawa 3D Space Dinosaur Museum.
Nikko Kinugawa 3D Space Dinosaur Museum
Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00
Ticket Price: 1400 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours
Location: 1-83 Kosagoe, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture
The Nikko Kinugawa 3D Space Dinosaur Museum has an amazing 3D movie in the space area, showing a vast space, the dinosaur study area has a 9-meter-long dinosaur full-body skeleton specimen, etc., and the pterosaur model has explanatory images and materials about dinosaurs, The dinosaur somatosensory area enters the museum through the mouth of the dinosaur to experience the intuitive display and amusement facilities.
Day 4 | Evening
For convenient access to more popular attractions, Nanaeyae is the best places.
Nanaeyae
Located right next to Kinugawa River and offering the views of the valley, Nanaeyae boasts open-air hot spring baths and delicately prepared seasonal Japanese course meals. It is a 5-minute walk from Kinugwa Onsen Station. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room features wide windows and a seating area with a low table and cushions. In-room facilities include a TV, a telephone and an electric kettle. A hairdryer and free toiletries are provided in the en suite bathroom. Guests at Nanaeyae Ryokan can relax in the public bathing area looking out to the valley that changes colour each season, or unwind in the relaxation room after the bath. A gift shop and a lounge bar are available on site. The property is a 7-minute drive to Tobu World Square and a 13-minute drive to Nikko Saru Gundan, a monkey circus. Seasonal ingredients are featured in Japanese-style multi-course dinner, which is served at private dining rooms. Traditional Japanese breakfast can be enjoyed at the dining room with a mountain view.
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