Fukushima Airport 1 hr 49
Mount Nantai (1 hr 17) Many hikers make the 8156 ft. climb up this stratovolcano that was redesignated as 'active' in 2008. Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park (10 min) Historic former palace & surrounding landscaped grounds, open to the public for an entry fee. Nikko Futarasan jinja (10 min) Mountain-top Shinto shrine with precinct & gardens, dating from the 8th century. Lake Chūzenji (34 min) Scenic lake, discovered in 782, with summer hiking & boating, fall leaf watching & winter sports. Shinkyo Bridge (7 min) Senjogahara (46 min) Scenic hiking destination with raised trails offering views of the surrounding valley & mountains. Yomeimon (11 min) Well-known gate at Nikkō Tōshō-gū, featuring intricately carved reliefs with colorful paint. Kirifuri Plateau (17 min) Vibrant greens fields give way to reds, yellows & oranges in fall at this protected natural area. Rin-no-ji Treasure House (8 min) Buddhist temple complex, established in 766 CE, with a museum & classical Edo-era landscape garden. Nikkō Tōshō-gū (7 min) Opulent 17th-century shrine complex honoring the first shogun & featuring colorful buildings & art. Kegon Falls (35 min) 97-m. waterfall plunging over a forested cliff, with an elevator (fee) to a lower viewing area. Kirifuri Falls (6 min) Known for its tree-filled surrounds, this 75-m. waterfall has 2 tiers & an observation deck. Tobu World Square (25 min) Outdoor theme park with 1:25 scale models of world's iconic buildings, plus guided tours & eateries. Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura (23 min) Amusement park featuring themes from the Edo period, with a costumed staff, live shows & workshops. Nikko National Park (51 min) National park with scenic trails by volcanic mountains, lakes, reservoirs, falls & wetlands. |