Nikkō

Shaped by mountain worship centred on Mount Nantai, Nikkō developed into one of Japan’s foremost sacred and cultural centres. Its UNESCO-listed Shrines and Temples of Nikkō include Tōshō-gū, the lavish mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, whose decoration contrasts with the surrounding cedar forest. The city sits at the edge of Nikkō National Park, where Lake Chūzenji lies beneath Mount Nantai and Kegon Falls drops from the lake’s outlet. Historic approaches, temple precincts and upland roads connect the urban area with the volcanic scenery of Oku-Nikkō. Browse related webcams nearby for a broader impression of Nikkō’s sacred mountains and national-park country.

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