Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Nikko

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Nikko

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alternative words: Nikkou
keywords: hot spring , tourist resort
related topics: Tochigi Prefecture , Lake Chuzenji , Toshogu Shrine , Mt. Nantai , Tobu railway , Jidaimura
related web sites: http://www.geocities.co.jp/SilkRoad/4616/ , http://www.tobu.co.jp/season/nikko_photo/ , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/nikko.htm
explanation: Famous international tourist resort. It is divided into Nikko-sannai where 2 shrines and 1 temple (i.e. Toshogu, Futaara Shrine and Rinno Temple) are located, and Oku-nikko around where Mt Nantai, Lake Chuzenji, Plain of Senjo and Nikko-yumoto Spa are located. About 2 hours of trip from the downtown of Tokyo (Ueno Station) by train.