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| Nikko - World Heritage Circuit -
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With two shrines and a temple designated as World Heritage
Site, Nikko City, in Tochigi Prefecture is a historically significant
and cultural destination for international tourists.
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| Circuit Itinerary
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Tokyo (Tobu Asakusa Sta.)
Tobu Nikko Limited Express "Kegon" (1 hr. 50 min.)
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Tobu Nikko Sta.
Walk (20 min.)
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| Nikko World Heritage Area |
Designated since 1999 as a World
Heritage Site, the "Shrines and
Temples of Nikko" made up of
Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, and
Futarasan Shrine that contain many national treasures and important
cultural properties. Inside Nikko National Park, a visitor can appreciate
Japan's cultural predilection for integrating
architectural buildings within a
beautiful natural setting in harmony with
each seasonal change. Japan's garden-like
landscape interwoven with lakes,
mountains, and waterfalls is bound to
awaken in the visitor a delicate aesthetic
experience. Nikko National Park (1934) and
the Okunikko region (2005) were
registered under the Ramsar Convention.
Time Required for World Heritage Area & Kaizando : Walk (3 hrs.)
* A special bus is available to visit World Heritage
Sites. (Nikko Sta.- World Heritage Sites - Nikko Sta.)
It runs every 15 -30 mins. offering unlimited ride.
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Shinkyo |
Rinnoji Temple |
Three Monkeys |
Futarasan Shrine |
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| Kaizando |
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| Tamozawa Imperial Villa |
Moved here from Tokyo in 1899 for Prince
Taisho (later Emperor) to promote his
health, this refurbished imperial residence is
open as a memorial park.
Walk (15 min.)
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| Bake Jizo (Stone Statues) |
Alternatively called 'Bake-jizo', 'Narabi-jizo'
(Jizos in a line), or 'Hyaku-jizo' (100-Jizo), a
group of mysteriously aligned Jizo patiently
sit by Jiunji Temple.
Bus (15 min.) + Walk (7 min.)
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Tobu Nikko Sta.
Tobu Nikko Limited Express "Kegon" (1 hr. 50 min.)
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Tokyo (Tobu Asakusa Sta.)
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| Recommended Nikko Specialties |
 Enjoy delicious dishes of 'Yuba' (bean curd) dish, 'Yokan' and 'Himemasu' (a type of salmon). |
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| Mashiko |
Tourists flock to the hills of Mashiko to visit fine galleries,
interesting museums and some 280 pottery studios and
kilns producing world-renowned Mashiko-ware.
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| Circuit Itinerary
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Tokyo (JR Tokyo / Ueno Sta.)
JR Tohoku Shinkansen (50 min.)
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JR Utsunomiya Sta. (Bus depot # 14)
Toya Kotsu Bus (1 hr. 10 min.)
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Mashiko Sta.
Bike (Rental bicycle)
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| Explore a City |
Leisurely wander around and become acquainted with a renowned
pottery town with streets lined with Mashiko-ware shops, Ceramic Art
Museum and hands-on ceramic workshops.
Bike (Rental bicycle)
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| Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art, Ceramic Art Messe Mashiko |
Art objects by contemporary artisans and
potters are exhibited including splendid works
by the late and great Shoji Hamada, once
consecrated a Living National Treasure.
Bike (Rental bicycle)
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| Saimyouji Temple |
Saimyouji Temple built in 737 is characterized
by a unique architectural style
with the three-storied pagoda specified
a National Important Cultural Property.
Bike (Rental bicycle)
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| Visit a sake brewery |
Tour and taste sake at a nationally
acclaimed, award winning brewery and
enjoy a cool and tasty sake ice cream in the
gallery cafe.
Bike (Rental bicycle)
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Mashiko Sta.
Toya Kotsu Bus (1 hr. 10 min.)
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| Utsunomiya |
Utsunomiya is celebrated as being the best
city for 'gyoza', the delicious Japanese
dumpling. Fried, steamed or deep fried,
discover a tasty tidbit!!
JR Tohoku Shinkansen (50 min.)
Tokyo (JR Tokyo / Ueno Sta.)
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| Recommended Mashiko-ware hands-on experience |
Create a personal souvenir by participating in a workshop. Popular Pottery Fair held every spring and fall season.
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| A Short Outing to Twinlink Motegi |
| by Taxi from Motegi Sta. (10 min.) -> See Twinlink Motegi
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| Ashikaga |
Affectionately known as 'Little Kyoto in the east', a vast cultural
heritage is discovered in Ashikaga including Ashikaga School.
Each passing season offers beautiful natural tableaus to be admired.
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| Circuit Itinerary |
Tokyo (JR Tokyo / Ueno Sta.)
JR Tohoku Shinkansen (40 min.)
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JR Oyama Sta.
JR Ryomo Line (5 min.)
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JR Ashikaga Sta.
Walk (10 min.)
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Tokyo (Tobu Asakusa Sta.)
Tobu Isezaki Line (1 hr. 15 min.)
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Tobu Ashikaga Sta.
Walk (15 min.)
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| Ashikaga School |
Ashikaga School is known as the oldest
university in Japan. There are different
theories on the date of foundation.
More than 3,000 students from all over
Japan made their way to study at the Ashikaga School.
Walk (5 min.)
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| Banna Temple |
To pray for the continued prosperity of local
Ashikaga Textile, the shrine was founded in 1937.
A neighboring hiking trail provides fine vistas.
Walk (15 min.)
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| Ashikaga Orihime Shrine |
Saimyouji Temple built in 737 is characterized
by a unique architectural style
with the three-storied pagoda specified
a National Important Cultural Property.
Walk (25 min.)
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JR Ashikaga Sta.
JR Ryomo Line (5 min.)
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JR Tomita Sta.
Walk (10 min.)
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| Ashikaga Flower Park |
An ancient trellis (130 yrs) of large
wisteria and a long tunnel (80 m.) of
white wisteria decorate this huge theme park.
Walk (7 min.)
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| Kurita Museum |
Kurita Museum displays world class ceramic
artwork created by masters in elegant
buildings skillfully meshed into the natural
beauty of the region.
Walk (10 min.)
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JR Tomita Sta.
JR Ryomo Line (35 min.)
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JR Oyama Sta.
JR Tohoku Shinkansen (40 min.)
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Tokyo (JR Tokyo / Ueno Sta.)
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| A Short Outing |
Sano 'Yakuyoke' (evil warding) Temple
10 min. walk or 5 min. by Loop bus from Sano Sta. |
Sano Premium Outlet
by Loop bus from Sano Sta. (20 min. ) |
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