Italian Embassy Villa
On the southern coast of Lake Chuzenji is…
Sanbonmatsu Park
At the foot of Nantai Mountain and the other side of the main road…
Snow Hiking in Senjogahara — Nikko’s Best Off-Season Trail
Hike Senjogahara in snow — the two ideal windows are the last two weeks of March and the first two weeks of November. A flat, walkable boardwalk with extraordinary winter light and almost no other hikers.
Urami Waterfalls
My favorite waterfall in Nikko is easily Urami. The name translated means “see from behind”…
Sasamekura Mountain — The Closest Hike to Earth Hostel
Sasamekura Mountain is 600 m upstream from Earth Hostel — a half-day trail through southern Nikko forest to an abandoned gold mine, with a beautiful riverside cafe at the base.
Kanman Path; Jizo, Abyss and Divine Tower
On the Kanman Path in Nikko Japan is the Narabi Jizo…
Suginamiki Park
Suginamiki Park is one of the last remaining historical areas of Nikko that…
Nikko Kaido cycling
The road is quite a unique road to ride and drive on. Most of it is rather wide with bike paths & sidewalks with trees often between them and the road itself. There are also many water towers, stations, shrines, statues and historical points.
Tamozawa Imperial Villa
Only built relatively recent in 1899, it was a summer retreat for 3 emperors before…
autumn leaves forecast 2012 Oct24
Autumn Leaves on Lake Chuzeji near Nantai Mountain…
