| Page Views: 2,332 Last Visit to Utsunomiya: - | Sharrie's Nikko Brilliance by Sharrie - last update: Mar 21, 2004 |
NIKKO! One of Japan's most beautiful & charming city. I've only been here once unlike many other Japanese cities, but I believe I'll be back again. It's a city that'll cast a spell on you once you've seen it. Spring & Autumn are the best seasons to visit since the cherry blossoms & momiji will add new dimensions to the nature of Nikko. If you have yet been to Nikko, you have yet seen Japan!
Nikko is where the great shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616) (who built his capital at Edo (now Tokyo) & founded the dynasty that ruled Japan for 250 years) was enshrined as a god & gongen (incarnation of the Buddha) in the mausoleum built by his grandson Tokugawa Iemitsu. This gorgeous Momoyama-style shrine was built in 2 years & is one of the most beautiful shrine in Japan! |
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Sharrie's Utsunomiya Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do
Tips: 16 - Photos: 16 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1 | Local Customs
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1 | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips
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yen_2 Wed Jul 10, 2002 14:56 UTC
Wonderful page Sharrie,hope to see you soon;-} | CliffClaven Fri Mar 8, 2002 14:53 UTC
So peaceful after Tokyo | Gypsystravels Fri Oct 5, 2001 16:50 UTC
Once again beautiul work, lucky you!! | SirRichard Thu Oct 4, 2001 07:40 UTC
I missed the Kegon Falls, must come back again... |
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