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Nikko
A mountain town north of Tokyo built around the heavily ornamented Toshogu shrine complex — where Tokugawa Ieyasu is buried — and the waterfalls and cedar forests of Nikko National Park.
- Best seasons
- Autumn · Spring
- JR Pass covers
- Yes
- Interests
- Temples & Shrines · Nature · Onsen · Culture & History
Highlights
What to see and do.
- Toshogu Shrine
- Kegon Falls
- Lake Chuzenji
- Shinkyo Bridge
- Kanmangafuchi Abyss
When to go
Crowd levels by month.
Vermillion density shows how crowded the city feels each month. Darker cells mean more tourists and higher prices.
JanVery low
FebVery low
MarLow
AprModerate
MayModerate
JunLow
JulModerate
AugModerate
SepLow
OctVery high
NovHigh
DecVery low
Where to stay
Neighbourhoods to consider.
Nikko town center
Near the shrines and main attractions
convenienceculture
Book ahead
Reservations that matter.
Buy the Nikko All-Area Pass for bus and train discounts. Toshogu gets crowded mid-day — go early.