A couple of hours drive from Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture, is the city of Nikko. Picturesque mountains, several famous waterfalls, mountain rivers and streams, hiking trails, onsen and a huge number of temples and Shinto shrines - this is what tourists come to Nikko for.
The Japanese say: “Don’t say kekko until you’ve seen Nikko!” That is, don't think you know anything about real beauty until you've visited the Japanese city of Nikko.
The city of Nikko (日光) in Japan is a center of tourism and religious pilgrimage among Japanese and travelers to the Land of the Rising Sun. Nikko is part of the national park.
If you have already searched the Internet for reviews about where to go for a weekend from Tokyo, then you have probably heard about the city of Nikko. It is best to go to Nikko with an overnight stay. The journey from Tokyo will take several hours, and Nikko has many ryokans and onsen, which will allow you to get to know Japanese culture better. Even without ryokans, there is plenty to do in Nikko
