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Nikko 1-day tour, Shinko Bridge, Rinnouji temple, Toshogu shrine, Kendo competition, Kegon waterfall, Lunch, Chuzenji Lake, Cruise, Yudaki waterfall, Yuko Lake!!

Nikko 1-day tour, Shinko Bridge, Rinnouji temple, Toshogu shrine, Kendo competition, Kegon waterfall, Lunch, Chuzenji Lake, Cruise, Yudaki waterfall, Yuko Lake!!

Kegon waterfall

Hi I’m Nobu, I like traveling overseas and in Japan, visited 26 countries!

I’m a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of English for 10 years.

For the people who are interested in and planning trip to Japan ,

I show you hidden local information which you have never seen and heard of through books and ordinary site!

You will find unexpected fun in my articles!

Shinkyo (Bridge of the Gods)

Shinkyo Bridge
Shinkyo bridge

Built in 766.

Entrance to Toshogu Shrine.

Legend has it that two snakes appeared to a monk traveling up the river and formed a bridge to help him travel up the river.

Rinnoji Temple 

Rinnouji temple

Founded in 766.

Tendai Buddhism sect.

The name Rinnoji was granted by the Emperor.

Toshogu Shrine

See no evil hear no evil, speak no evil
see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil
Toshogu Shrine
Toshogu Shrine
Ieyasu Tokugawa graveyard
Ieyasu Tokugawa graveyard
Ieyasu Tokugawa graveyard
Sleeping cat

Built in 1617.

Eight buildings are national treasures and 34 are important cultural properties.

There is a popular carving of monkeys, see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil.

Also there is a graveyard of Ieyasu Tokugawa, the 1st shogun of Edo era.

Kendo Tournament

Kendo competition
Kendo competition

Japanese traditional swordsmanship, kendo tournament was held.

Boys excited about it!

Kegon waterfall

Kegon waterfall
Kegon waterfall

A spectacular waterfall where water from Lake Chuzenji falls all the way down the 97m high cliff.

The waterfall basin, which can be seen up close from the viewing platform accessible by elevator

It is a powerful sight!

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch at a restaurant by Lake Chuzenji.

It’s a YOSHOKU, a Japanese Western meal!

Yummy!

Lake Chuzenji Cruise

Chuzenji lake cruise
Chuzenji lake

Lake Chuzenji is the caldera lake of Mt. Nantai.

We took a cruise here, gave a beautiful view of the lake and the surrounding mountains, including Mt.Nantai.

Yudaki Waterfall

Yudaki waterfall
Yudaki waterfall
Yudaki waterfall
Dango

This waterfall flows down from the southern end of Lake Yunoko.

The waterfall, which is 70 m high and 25 m wide at its widest point.

We can see it directly below.

There is a small restaurant which sells DANGO( pounded rice)!

Lake Yunoko

Yuko lake
Yuko lake
Dragon fly
Dragon fly


A quiet and beautiful lake with the smell of sulfur from the hot springs.


It is very quiet and peaceful.


Many dragonflies were flying around.

How was it?

Why don’t you try next chance?

You will find another beauty of nature here!

I’m Nobu, one heart enjoy together!!!

My email:

nobu11051991@gmail.com

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