A simple train ride from Tokyo will allow you to enter Tochigi Prefecture, famous for the Toshogu Shrine that holds one of the most famous War Lords of Japan. Tokugawa Ieyasu established the Edo bakufu (military government), which ruled Japan for 250 years.
Nikko City is the gateway to Nikko National Park and all of its beautiful landscapes—mountains, valleys, lakes, marshes and waterfalls. A great opportunity to enjoy the area’s beauty as it changes with the seasons.
The most noteworthy of Nikko’s religious buildings is Toshogu, where Tokugawa Ieyasu was enshrined after his death in 1616. Within the premises you will also see the 3 monkeys, See no Evil, hear no Evil and Speak no Evil.
Also visit very natural locations of Nikko, such as the Kegon Falls. Cascading from Lake Chuzenji at a height of 97 meters, Kegon Falls is ranked among Japan’s three most beautiful waterfalls. Visit the shores of Lake Chuzenji. (Not Include Boat ride). At an altitude of 1,269 meters, Chuzenji is Japan’s highest natural lake, with a 25-kilometer hiking trail along its perimeter.
However, by no means does Tochigi Prefecture stop at Nikko. With only a 30 minute drive you can reach the Hot Springs area of Kinugawa.