Explore the beautiful “two shrines and one temple” in Nikko
This plan explores the beautiful World Heritage Site of Nikko via hiking. When thinking of Nikko’s World Heritage Site, many people imagine Toshogu Shrine. Accurately, the Nikko World Heritage Site refers to the buildings belonging to two shrines, one temple, and the surrounding landscape. Please follow this course and enjoy the beautiful world of Nikko.
- DAY1
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- 2018-06-05
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- Tobu Nikko
- 11:00
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- Shinkyo Bridge
- 11:37
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- Rinno Temple
- 12:00
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- Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- 12:37
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- Futarasan Shrine
- 14:10
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- Takio Shrine
- 14:46
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- Fudan Kaiseki Tea Cafe
- 15:42
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- Tobu Nikko
- 11:00
- 10min
- Station
- Tobu Nikko is located about two hours away from Asakusa. Which means, if you depart from 9am, you can begin your journey at 11am. The Toshogu Shrine is celebrating their 400 year history with a festival and, to memorialize the moment, the Spacia train has been coated in gold paint. This celebration gives the shrines and temples of Nikko a vivid image of support and camaraderie.
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- Address
- Tochigi Pref
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 11min
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- Shinkyo Bridge
- 11:37
- 11min
- Historical Monument
- This red bridge takes you to the entrance of the Nikko shrine. Taking into account the beautiful flow of the Daiya River, this is an ideal spot to take photos.
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- Address
- Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Kamihatsuishimachi
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Where to Go in Nikko
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 10min
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- Rinno Temple
- 12:00
- 30min
- Here, you can learn about the founding of the temple atop the mountain. On the grounds, the national treasure, Taiyun Temple, is dedicated to Tokugawa Iemitsu.
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- Address
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 6min
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- Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- 12:37
- 60min
- Shrine
- This gorgeous and luxurious Toshogu structure has concealed the prosperity of the Tokugawa clan. You won't get tired of checking out the Youmei Gate, the Three Wise Monkeys, or the newly renovated Sleepy Cat. This is one of the two Toshogu shrines.
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- Address
- Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Sannai 2301
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 9min
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- Futarasan Shrine
- 14:10
- 15min
- Shrine
- The last shrine, Futarasan, is said to hold great fortune for those tying the knot or having children. As it's only a few minutes from Toshogu, don't forget to make a stop here and pay homage.
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- Address
- Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Sannai 2307
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 31min
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- Takio Shrine
- 14:46
- 15min
- Shrine
- And contuining along this thread, head towards this shrine, which happens to be connected to Futarasan Shrine, after climbing mountain roads for 20 minutes. Comparing this with the Toshogu shrine, there is a dearth of people here. So much so that you can absorb the spiritual air around you without distraction. For those who want to visit temples and shrines in peace, we highly recommend this place.
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- Address
- Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Sannai 2310-1
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 31min
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- Fudan Kaiseki Tea Cafe
- 15:42
- 56min
- Other Japanese Food
- After a long hike, why not indulge in some special Nikko kaiseki products, made from yuba, before a grand sip of tea.
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- Address
- Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Kamihatsuishimachi 1016
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- FINISH
- 16:38
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- DAY1
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