Nikko Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Tochigi prefecture, Japan
About Nikko
Nikko is a hugely popular tourist destination, but most visitors day-trip from Tokyo and never venture beyond a few tourist hot spots near the station. However, the "city" covers a quarter of Tochigi prefecture, much of it mountainous and remote, and there are countless hot springs, hiking trails and less-known sights to be seen if you venture even slightly off the beaten track. The area's many mountains and waterfalls have made it an important source of hydroelectric power, and it has also been used for mining copper, aluminum and concrete. A famous Japanese saying proclaimsNikko wo minakereba "kekkō" to iu na. Most tourist literature translates this as "Don't say 'magnificent' until you've seen Nikko", but there's another dimension to this Japanese pun: it can also mean "See Nikko and
Top Attractions in Nikko
Explore the best things to see and do in Nikko:
- ★Futarasan Shrine
- ★Kanmangafuchi Abyss
- ★Kegon Falls
- ★Nikko Botanical Garden
- ★Nikko Kirifuri Ice Arena
- ★Nikko National Park
- ★Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park
- ★Rinnō-ji Temple
Where to Eat in Nikko
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Restaurant Bell
- 🍴Gurumans Wagyu
- 🍴Hippari Dako
- 🍴Ramen Bonten
- 🍴Sobadokoro Gen-an
Where to Stay in Nikko
- 🏨Annex Turtle Hotori-An
- 🏨earth hostel Nikko riverhouse
- 🏨Logettel St.Bois
- 🏨Nikko Guesthouse Sumica
- 🏨Nikko Kanaya Hotel
- 🏨Nikko Minshuku Narusawa Lodge
Nikko Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: