Located in Tochigi prefecture and only less than a two-hour train ride from Asakusa, Nikko makes for a must-see part of any itinerary to Japan.
Nikko is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Toshogu Shrine, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate and one of the most important figures in the nation’s history.
The town is surrounded by diverse landscapes from lush green forests, hot springs, mountains and volcanoes to marshland, lakes and plateaus and sits at the foot of Nikko National Park, one of the oldest national parks in Japan.
Whilst the natural and cultural significance of the area make it an important part of any itinerary to the country - another big draw card is some of the incredible local food experiences - something that many international travellers may not be as well across. From some beautiful traditional local cuisine to more contemporary fare, Nikko dishes up some food that will make anyone’s trip there, the complete experience.
Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. is one of Japan's largest commuter railway networks which operates in Tokyo as well as in large portions of the surrounding prefectures. Tobu Railways is part of the Tobu Group, which is engaged in other transportation sectors such as buses and taxis, they also operate Department stores, hotels, health clubs, golf courses and theme parks, as real estate. They are the largest investor in the TOKYO SKYTREE - the tallest structure in Japan, which is the centrepiece of the large commercial development.
Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway
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