Located in the mountains north of Tokyo,  Nikko is a small city in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture. It’s the site of Toshogu, the famed Shinto shrine established in 1617 as a lavish the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founding ruler of the Tokugawa shogunate, or Edo Period. Nikko is a town at the entrance to Nikko National Park that serves scenic, mountainous landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, wild monkeys and hiking trails. Nikko also has been a center of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship for many centuries before Toshogu was built in the 1600s. Nikko can bring you very different feelings from other parts of Tokyo. Let's check out the list of top 23 attractions that you don't want to miss in Nikko.

Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura

Take a trip back in time to an Edo era town
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Kegon Falls

This is one of Japan’s most prominent waterfalls, kicking up the spray as it cascades off the cliff
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Ryuzu Falls

The spectacular sight of the Ryuzu Falls from the teahouse
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Shinkyo Bridge

Shinkyo Bridge, created solely for the “shogun” and other dignitaries to cross on special occasions
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Kanmangafuchi Abyss

A natural walking course in a ravine created by lava
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Nikko Yumoto Onsen

Is there really an onsen in a temple?! A tranquil place where history and nature mix
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Tobu World Square

The world’s famous buildings recreated at 1/25 scale. Take a world tour in 2 hours
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Lake Chuzenji

Lake Chuzenji, a summer resort loved by foreign travelers
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Yunishigawa Onsen

Spend a leisurely time at the hot springs where soldiers of ancient times soothed their injuries
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Kinugawa River Boat Cruise

Get that full enjoyment from a river boat ride down the Kinugawa River, filled with the thrills of Mother Nature
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Toshogu Shrine

An extravagantly decorated World Heritage site
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Nikko National Park

Feel the great power of nature by looking at this landscape created by a volcano.
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Futarasan Shrine

This mysterious building next to Tosho-gu Shrine is one of the oldest in Nikko
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Taiyuinbyo

A registered national treasure representing heaven and earth
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Yutaki Waterfall

A dynamic waterfall flowing down from Lake Yu-no-ko
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Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park

An Imperial villa with 100 years of history, beautifully integrating the architectural techniques of the West and Japan
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Irohazaka

Irohazaka is a winding road with 48 turns. Enjoy the drive and the view from the 2 parking areas.
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Lake Chuzenji

Lake Chuzenji, a summer resort loved by foreign travelers
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Rinnoji

One of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shrines and Temples of Nikko, and a temple with more than 1,200 years of history.
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Akechidaira

From this plateau, there is a panoramic view of the beautiful Oku-Nikko area
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Hangetsuyama

The observation deck on Hangetsuyama provides a full and beautiful view of Nikko National Park
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Nikko Botanical Garden

A garden in an uncrowded out-of-the-way place in Nikko with plenty of wild birds
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