Fukushima Airport 2 hr 37
Ryuzu Falls (47 min)
Popular pair of cascades reachable by a short hiking trail, with a nearby restaurant & gift shop. Senjogahara (42 min)
Scenic hiking destination with raised trails offering views of the surrounding valley & mountains. Mount Nikkō-Shirane (58 min)
Volcanic mountain in the Nikkō National Park offering hiking, climbing & backcountry skiing. Nikko Futarasan jinja (1 hr 12)
Mountain-top Shinto shrine with precinct & gardens, dating from the 8th century. Nikko National Park (46 min)
National park with scenic trails by volcanic mountains, lakes, reservoirs, falls & wetlands. Mount Nantai (1 hr 9)
Many hikers make the 8156 ft. climb up this stratovolcano that was redesignated as 'active' in 2008. Kegon Falls (56 min)
97-m. waterfall plunging over a forested cliff, with an elevator (fee) to a lower viewing area. Rin-no-ji Treasure House (1 hr 10)
Buddhist temple complex, established in 766 CE, with a museum & classical Edo-era landscape garden. Nikkō Tōshō-gū (1 hr 9)
Opulent 17th-century shrine complex honoring the first shogun & featuring colorful buildings & art. Yuno Lake (44 min)
Picturesque clear-water lake known for its autumn colors with a trail around its 1.9-mile shoreline. Odashirogahara (52 min)
Exposed mountain pass with views over wooded peaks, known for challenging hiking & biking routes. Oze National Park (1 hr 39)
Hiking destination of trails through mountain wetlands, popular for spring flowers & fall foliage. Yutaki Falls (44 min)
Waterfall over 70 m. high, with an observatory platform that enables visitors to get a good view. Lake Chūzenji (54 min)
Scenic lake, discovered in 782, with summer hiking & boating, fall leaf watching & winter sports. Kirifuri Plateau (53 min)
Vibrant greens fields give way to reds, yellows & oranges in fall at this protected natural area. | 
