Fukushima Airport 1 hr 46
Kirifuri Plateau (17 min) Vibrant greens fields give way to reds, yellows & oranges in fall at this protected natural area. Tobu World Square (22 min) Outdoor theme park with 1:25 scale models of world's iconic buildings, plus guided tours & eateries. Shinkyo Bridge (5 min) Senjogahara (44 min) Scenic hiking destination with raised trails offering views of the surrounding valley & mountains. Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura (20 min) Amusement park featuring themes from the Edo period, with a costumed staff, live shows & workshops. Mount Nantai (1 hr 15) Many hikers make the 8156 ft. climb up this stratovolcano that was redesignated as 'active' in 2008. Nikkosanrinnoji Taiyuin (8 min) Buddhist temple & mausoleum from 1653, with ornately decorated gates, statues & halls. Nikkō Tōshō-gū (5 min) Opulent 17th-century shrine complex honoring the first shogun & featuring colorful buildings & art. Nikko National Park (49 min) National park with scenic trails by volcanic mountains, lakes, reservoirs, falls & wetlands. Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park (8 min) Historic former palace & surrounding landscaped grounds, open to the public for an entry fee. Lake Chūzenji (32 min) Scenic lake, discovered in 782, with summer hiking & boating, fall leaf watching & winter sports. Yomeimon (9 min) Well-known gate at Nikkō Tōshō-gū, featuring intricately carved reliefs with colorful paint. Kegon Falls (33 min) 97-m. waterfall plunging over a forested cliff, with an elevator (fee) to a lower viewing area. Rin-no-ji Treasure House (6 min) Buddhist temple complex, established in 766 CE, with a museum & classical Edo-era landscape garden. Nikko Futarasan jinja (8 min) Mountain-top Shinto shrine with precinct & gardens, dating from the 8th century. |