Hidden Gems Around Tokyo: Nikko, a World Treasure 🌟🗼

That's right, Nikko is home to the UNESCO World Heritage site known as "Nikko Toshogu Shrine and its surrounding temples and shrines," and it also conceals the Okunikko area, which boasts extremely high oxygen levels. Itinerary 📅 DAY1: Asakusa Station — Nikko City, just wandering around 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ DAY2: Shinkyo Bridge — Toshogu Shrine — Rinno-ji Temple — Futarasan Shrine, stay in Nikko 🏯🛤️ DAY3: Nikko — Irohazaka (scenery from Initial D) — Akemi-dera (cable car overlook, I didn't go) — Chuzenji Lake (boating available, closed in winter) — Kegon Falls (not recommended) — Senjogahara — Yudaki Falls, stay in Kinugawa 🚗🏞️ About Transportation 🚘 It's recommended to purchase the Nikko pass at Asakusa Station, which already pays for itself with the round-trip JR fare. I bought the Nikko All-Area Pass 4-day version for a total of 4160 yen. 💴 Tips: You can add money to the pass for limited express trains on JR; otherwise, you'll need to transfer multiple times. About Dining 🍱 Nikko's specialty is Yu (a type of bean product similar to tofu), and many restaurants have dishes made from it. 🍲 Tips: Dining spots in Nikko usually close around 5 PM. It's said that the peak season for Nikko is autumn, with red leaves everywhere. I checked online, and the autumn hiking trails in the Okunikko area are said to be stunningly beautiful! 🍁🌳 #Temples #JapanTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #HikingTheWorld