Nikko - is not only a huge natural park covering an area of 1,400 square kilometers, including mountain peaks, scenic waterfalls, clear lakes and natural hot springs. It is also a famous cultural and religious center with rich and beautiful Buddhist and Shinto temples.
In Japanese, the name of this city can be translated as "sunshine". This is how the Japanese poetically named the beautiful mountainous area, which was turned into a national park in 1934. It enjoys amazing popularity among the inhabitants of the Japanese islands. The Japanese, who are inclined to deep contemplation of nature, even have a proverb: "If you haven't seen Nikko, you can't say it's beautiful" ("Nikko mizaru kekko iwadzaru" in Japanese).
In spring, the Nikko Mountains are ablaze with the vibrant blooming of sakura, the Japanese cherry tree. For the Japanese, this event symbolizes not only the arrival of spring and its beauty. The white-pink petals falling from above like snowflakes, sprinkling all around, bring a touch of sadness to hanami, the traditional spring festival of cherry blossom contemplation. The beautiful but fleeting flowers are a reminder of the transitory nature of all things.....
In autumn, the mountain slopes of Nikko are transformed into a colorful patchwork of evergreen trees that stand out against the red and yellow palette of autumn. Japanese maples, like flaming fire, spread out, densely branching and framing the surrounding beauty.
Excursion "Nikko: Towards the Sunshine!"
Tour time: 8:00-18:00
- Of unique beauty temple complex ToshoguThe tomb of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of Tokyo. According to historians, up to 4.5 million people were involved in the construction of the complex, comparable in scale to the Egyptian pyramids, in 1634-1636. The best stonemasons, wood carvers and artists worked on its decoration. 600 kilograms of gold were spent on gilding the buildings. The total cost of construction amounted to about 8 billion yen in today's prices. The Toshogu Shrine is on the UNESCO list of world cultural treasures.
- Picturesque waterfall Kagon almost 100 meters high. Its noise can be heard from afar. It is better to admire the waterfall during the period of full flood - from April to December. But even in winter time the view of water streams frozen on the mountain slopes will leave an unforgettable impression.
- Located at an altitude of almost 1300 meters above sea level, the lake is of volcanic origin Chuzenji-ko. Its waters, which in some places are deeper than 160 meters, are home to a variety of fish - mainly rainbow trout and carp.
Important! Located on the shores of a lake at the foot of the extinct volcano Nantai-san cozy family restaurant The restaurant's interior is decorated with the works of its owner, the famous Japanese photographer Fukuda-san. The real decoration of the restaurant's interior is the works of its owner, the famous Japanese photographer Fukuda-san. He is also an experienced hunter and fisherman, which is evidenced by the stuffed specimens of huge fish caught by him and animals caught in local forests, among which there is even a Himalayan bear.
*Possible day trip with return to Tokyo or overnight stay at a local hotel.
