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Nikkō Tōshogū
Shinto shrine
Opulent 17th-century shrine complex honoring the first shogun & featuring colorful buildings & art.
4.50 (28.9K reviews)
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Kegon Waterfalls
Tourist attraction
97-m. waterfall plunging over a forested cliff, with an elevator (fee) to a lower viewing area.
4.40 (17.9K reviews)
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Shinkyō Bridge
Historical landmark
Black-&-red bridge with a storied past, framed by dense forest known for its striking fall colors.
4.20 (8.4K reviews)
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Tobu World Square
Theme park
Outdoor theme park with 1:25 scale models of world's iconic buildings, plus guided tours & eateries.
4.20 (8.3K reviews)
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Ryuzu Falls
Scenic spot
Popular pair of cascades reachable by a short hiking trail, with a nearby restaurant & gift shop.
4.20 (8.1K reviews)
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Yudaki Falls
Scenic spot
Waterfall over 70 m. high, with an observatory platform that enables visitors to get a good view.
4.50 (4.5K reviews)
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Roadside Station Nikko
Toll road rest stop
👍👍 This is a decent area to see neighborhood produces and fortes from Nikko/Tochigi region, and a decent gift shop too. Simply know that they truly do sell things that are not created in the neighborhood, it is ideal to ask previously. Parking garage can be very pressed on the ends of the week.
Little...
3.60 (3.8K reviews)
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Ashio Copper Mine Museum
Historical landmark
Copper mine & historic landmark established around 1600 & closed down in 1973.
3.80 (3.1K reviews)
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Chūzen-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
Ancient temple on Lake Chuzenji featuring a large statue of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy.
4.20 (2K reviews)
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Nikkowanoshiro Onsen Yashio Hot Spring
Day-use onsen
👍👍 5 stars because it's the only proper onsen within a walking distance from the Nikko train stations, and because it closes late enough. Your other options are hotel onsen that close at 16:00 for non-staying guests, and that carry the hot spring water by truck (which in my experience is dirty and chlo...
3.90 (1.7K reviews)
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Nikko Daiyagawa Park
Park
Green space with cherry trees, home to caravan campsites, walking paths & a disc golf course.
4.10 (1.6K reviews)
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Senjōgahara Marshland
Nature preserve
Scenic hiking destination with raised trails offering views of the surrounding valley & mountains.
4.40 (1.5K reviews)
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Heike No Sato
Local history museum
Local history exhibits showcased in a small museum with a thatched roof amid a scenic village.
3.80 (1.5K reviews)
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Ryuokyo Canyon
Scenic spot
👍👍 ["This is the trail along the Kinugawa (Kinu River). The trail was easy to walk and half of the trail was stunningly impressive. The trail could last from 1 hour to six hours according to your choice of walk. I took the longest one, but honestly the impressive part was only in the first half way, th...
4.20 (1.4K reviews)