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15 mins from station. Nothing to do in Area, World square + edo wonderland cool but expensive. No map and no directions :S Turn right outside station and follow parallel road until gas station. Turn right and go over large bridge. Follow road leading right and walk for ten minutes. Finally...more 15 mins from station. Nothing to do in Area, World square + edo wonderland cool but expensive. No map and no directions :S Turn right outside station and follow parallel road until gas station. Turn right and go over large bridge. Follow road leading right and walk for ten minutes. Finally reach hotel on your right with a large flashing blue star outside. Now you know. :Sclose

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by astreatf – posted on Apr 16, 2008

2

Nikko is an absolutely beautiful area. And there is a lot to see and do there during the day, such as sightseeing ( the temples and shrines are very famous), hiking, and onsen hopping. Everything closes early so it is definitely not a place to party. But offers a very relaxing weekend getaway in...more Nikko is an absolutely beautiful area. And there is a lot to see and do there during the day, such as sightseeing ( the temples and shrines are very famous), hiking, and onsen hopping. Everything closes early so it is definitely not a place to party. But offers a very relaxing weekend getaway in the mountains.close

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by vkmendez1418 – posted on Nov 23, 2007

3

This place is worth at least a day trip - I'd spend the night though. Our minshuku here was a highlight of our time in Japan. See the temple complex, the mausoleum (separate ticket but worth the hike up the stairs just for the views and the solitude). Also go see the imperial palace -...more This place is worth at least a day trip - I'd spend the night though. Our minshuku here was a highlight of our time in Japan. See the temple complex, the mausoleum (separate ticket but worth the hike up the stairs just for the views and the solitude). Also go see the imperial palace - likely have the place to yourself and the palace is a really nice way to experience imperial life. The garden outside is nice for a stroll as well but save it for the end.close

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by jerhild – posted on Apr 1, 2007

9

Usually people take a day trip from Tokyo to see the shrines at Toshogu and yes you probably would cover it in a day but you will probably be exhausted.I decided to stay overnight in the wonderful wood lodge 'Nikko park'. I decided to stay for two reasons 1) I wanted a break from the...more Usually people take a day trip from Tokyo to see the shrines at Toshogu and yes you probably would cover it in a day but you will probably be exhausted.I decided to stay overnight in the wonderful wood lodge 'Nikko park'. I decided to stay for two reasons 1) I wanted a break from the frenetic pace of Tokyo and it's neon madness and 2) I wanted to take my time enjoying the amazing shrine complex. As a plus I was able to enjoy an Onsen set in the woodland, which at night was something special.close

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by Santiago3407 – posted on Mar 15, 2007

13

Nikko was a welcome change form the bright lights of Tokyo and just what we needed to relax. You can probably see all the sights in about half a day, and having arrived the day before, we did find ourselves hanging around a lot on the second day. The temples and the scenery were breathtaking....more Nikko was a welcome change form the bright lights of Tokyo and just what we needed to relax. You can probably see all the sights in about half a day, and having arrived the day before, we did find ourselves hanging around a lot on the second day. The temples and the scenery were breathtaking. There are a lot of shops, mostly tourist orientated, but reasonably priced. It was three train journeys to get there from Shinjuka station, but well worth the trek. Gave us time to relax before heading back to the city.close

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by ZHodge4142 – posted on Oct 1, 2006

2

We had a great time in Nikko! The temples were amazing! There is a reason it is a preserved historical site! The nature is also fabulous- much better than the city ( a far cry from Tokyo, culture-wise) However, be prepared, for there are lots of bugs...tho it wouldn't stop me from going!!! We...more We had a great time in Nikko! The temples were amazing! There is a reason it is a preserved historical site! The nature is also fabulous- much better than the city ( a far cry from Tokyo, culture-wise) However, be prepared, for there are lots of bugs...tho it wouldn't stop me from going!!! We plan to recommend to friends and may go again on our next trip!close

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by jaloopy – posted on Jun 23, 2006

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