There’s a Japanese saying that goes, “Never say kekko (which means you’re satisfied) until you’ve seen Nikko.” It’s the time of year where various travel publications distribute their lists of places to visit in the coming twelve months, and Fodor’s Go List 2025 featured Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture, a favorite weekend getaway spot for many […]
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Where magnificent architecture, deep history and untouched nature merge Nikko’s beautiful setting and sacred mountains have been the backdrop of Shinto and Buddhist worship since at least the 8th century. Its most famous shrines and temples, among the most magnificent in Japan, are a UNESCO World Heritage site. The surrounding national park is a destination
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A VOLCANO TOWERS above Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, the reflection of its craggy slope shimmering on the water. Mount Nantai has long called travelers to this part of central Japan. Some 1,200 years ago, the wandering monk Shodo Shonin fell under its spell. In its honor, he founded a temple, Rinno-ji, and a shrine, Futarasan-jinja,
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The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko – set amidst a UNESCO World Heritage Site, introduces a new level of luxury to the destination, with an experience marked by an emphasis on immersing oneself in the majestic natural surroundings. Ideally located in the Northern Kanto region of Japan, The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko is set two and a half hours north
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