About two hours from Tokyo by train. A tour of the World Heritage Toshogu Shrine and the Oku-Nikko mountain landscape: Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Waterfall and the Senjogahara trails.
A long but unhurried day: the morning dedicated to the temples, a leisurely lunch, and the afternoon at Lake Chuzenji and the Kegon waterfall. Depart early, return at dusk.
Direct tokkyu train to Nikko or Tobu-Nikko station. Leaving early in the morning is key to having enough time at the temples and in the mountains.
The vermilion bridge that traditionally marks the entrance to Nikko, over the Daiya River. A short stop, ideal for the first photos of the day before heading up to the temple area.
The mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, one of the most elaborate decorative ensembles in Japan: the golden Yomeimon gate, the relief of the "three wise monkeys" and the famous sleeping cat. Next, Rinno-ji Temple and its Great Hall of the Three Buddhas. Two and a half hours designed to explore it without rushing.
A road with sharp curves climbs the mountain to Lake Chuzenji, formed centuries ago by an eruption of Mount Nantai, which is reflected in its waters. A walk along the shore or a scenic cruise is the most peaceful way to enjoy it.
With a drop of 97 meters, it is one of the three most famous waterfalls in Japan. An elevator takes you to an observation deck at the foot of the waterfall, to feel the force of the water falling from Lake Chuzenji up close.
The first day, the temples with the complete set of three sanctuaries. The second, Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Waterfall without rush, plus a hike through the Senjogahara Wetlands and Ryuzu Waterfall.
Depart Tokyo, Shinkyo Bridge, and this time the complete set: Nikko Toshogu, Futarasan Shrine and Rinno-ji Temple, with plenty of time for all three. Afterwards, I have a leisurely lunch before climbing the mountain.
A thermal town in the upper part of Oku-Nikko, with sulfurous waters and a quiet mountain environment. Free time for the hot spring bath (onsen), dinner and rest before the second day.
Unlike Option A, there's plenty of time here: a lake cruise, free time on the shore, and a leisurely lift visit to the lower Kegon Falls viewing point.
A swampy plain at the foot of the mountains, crossed by wooden paths. Its name means "battlefield", according to the legend of a dispute between the deities of the Nantai and Akagi mountains. A silent contrast compared to the gold of the temples of the previous day.
Ryuzu Waterfall, smaller and more intimate than Kegon, divides into two arms of water between the rocks. To close the trip, a foot bath (ashiyu) or a last hot spring bath in Yumoto Onsen before returning to Tokyo.
Nikko can be visited in a full day from Tokyo, or more leisurely on a two-day tour with an overnight stay in Yumoto Onsen.
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