Activities 6 Must-See Sakura Spots in Nikko Kim Bergström During cherry blossom season, Nikko transforms into a pink-hued wonderland, with blooms lasting over a month from late March t..
Culture All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest 2026 Early Feb The All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest returns this year after a five-year hiatus, and it celebrates this traditional dish from Tochigi..
Activities 6 Must-See Winter Destinations in Nikko Kim Bergström Nikko, located just north of Tokyo, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. During the winter months, this..
Culture Yayoi Festival 2025 Apr 16th - Apr 17th The Yayoi Festival is a historic spring celebration in Nikko, Tochigi, with a tradition spanning 1200 years.
Planning Nikko Featured on Fodor's Go List 2025 Kim Bergström Nov 15, 2024 It's the time of year where various travel publications distribute their lists of places to visit in the coming twelve months,..
Activities Narabi Jizo River Walk Masa Danovitz A collection of photos taken on the Narabi Jizo River walk in Tochigi, Nikko by Masa Danovitz.
Accommodation Kashobou Fukumatsu Hotel, Kinugawa Peter Sidell In the spa town of Kinugawa Onsen, close to Nikko in northern Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Kashobou Fukumatsu is a faded but..
Culture Kosugi Hoan Museum of Art, Nikko Peter Sidell Close to the famous red bridge in Nikko, in northern Japan's Tochigi prefecture, the Kosugi Hoan Museum of Art is dedicated..
