Nikko
About 2 hr by train from Tokyo
Gilded shrines in cedar forests, waterfalls and a mountain lake.
Why locals go
Shrines and fall color.
Visiting Tokyo?
At 2 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Tokyo for your flight home.
What to book
- Tōshō-gū shrine
- Kegon Falls
- Lake Chūzenji
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Onsen ryokan in Kinugawa
- Autumn color at Lake Chūzenji
With friends
- Hike to Kegon Falls
- Edo Wonderland theme park
When to go
Year-round, autumn leaves in October.