Historic shrines, dramatic mountain scenery, natural hot springs — there are countless reasons to add Nikko to your list of must-visit destinations in Japan. Welcome to Nikko. This small, rural ...

Home to some of the most impressive and storied shrines in Japan, many parts of Nikko remain off the beaten path, offering a ...

Criterion (vi): The Nikko shrines and temples, together with their environment, are an outstanding example of a traditional Japanese religious centre, associated with the Shinto perception of the ...

Shrines and Temples of Nikko If shrines and temples peak your interest, the park is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites collectively known as the Shrines and Temples of Nikko. Nikko Toshogu ...

Based on the armor of the real-life military leader Tokugawa Ieyasu, which is housed at the Nikko Toshogu shrine in Japan, the new Master Grade Musha Gunpla is more than just a model kit.

Traditional Japanese horseback archery, known as "yabusame," was showcased on Wednesday at the Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Tochigi Prefecture. Ten archers, dressed in colourful traditional attire ...

Another notable place a few hundred meters from the shrine is Nikko Kanaya Hotel, the oldest resort hotel in Japan, whose predecessor Kanaya Cottage Inn opened for foreign visitors in 1873.The ...

The city of Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, lying around 120 kilometers north of Tokyo, is one of Japan's leading tourist destinations. Nikko includes many popular sites including the Nikko Toshogu ...

Nikko National Park falls into three prefectures: Gunma, Tochigi and Fukushima. Perfect for a day trip from Tokyo, Nikko National Park packs in plenty of nature and culture. Founded in 1934, Nikko ...