Fukushima Airport 2 hr 8
Okunikkō (34 min) Autumn leaf color, lake, waterfall, hiking, and mountaineering Nikko Futarasan jinja (28 min) Mountain-top Shinto shrine with precinct & gardens, dating from the 8th century. Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park (25 min) Historic former palace & surrounding landscaped grounds, open to the public for an entry fee. Mount Nantai (44 min) Many hikers make the 8156 ft. climb up this stratovolcano that was redesignated as 'active' in 2008. Lake Chūzenji (4 min) Scenic lake, discovered in 782, with summer hiking & boating, fall leaf watching & winter sports. Ryuzu Falls (8 min) Popular pair of cascades reachable by a short hiking trail, with a nearby restaurant & gift shop. Chūzen-ji Temple (1 min) Ancient temple on Lake Chuzenji featuring a large statue of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy. Rin-no-ji Treasure House (28 min) Buddhist temple complex, established in 766 CE, with a museum & classical Edo-era landscape garden. Yutaki Falls (16 min) Waterfall over 70 m. high, with an observatory platform that enables visitors to get a good view. Nikko National Park (18 min) National park with scenic trails by volcanic mountains, lakes, reservoirs, falls & wetlands. Senjogahara (13 min) Scenic hiking destination with raised trails offering views of the surrounding valley & mountains. Yuno Lake (17 min) Picturesque clear-water lake known for its autumn colors with a trail around its 1.9-mile shoreline. Kegon Falls (8 min) 97-m. waterfall plunging over a forested cliff, with an elevator (fee) to a lower viewing area. Shinkyo Bridge (27 min) Nikkō Tōshō-gū (28 min) Opulent 17th-century shrine complex honoring the first shogun & featuring colorful buildings & art. |