Nikkō Vacations

Name: Nikkō
Rating: 10

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Nikkois an excursion that can be done from Tokyo in one or two days and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit Nikkō

Park and garden
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Art & Culture

Nikkō: How to get there?

1h50 from Tokyo by train

Nikkō: When to go?

All year round

Nikkō: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Nikkō: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

Marielle Awad

Seasoned Traveller

Nikkois an excursion that can be done from Tokyo in one or two days and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

My suggestion

Toshogu sanctuary is one of the must-see visits in Nikko. In the event of an excursion from Tokyo, bus and train passes can be a good option.

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