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Nikko Travel Guide
Overview
A city situated in the northern part of Kanto, in Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko serves as the gateway to the Nikko National Park, which is best known
for its beautiful and unique mausoleum and shrine of Tokugawa Ieyasu. In addition, it is also home to many hot springs and is surrounded by
mountains and forests, offering amazing natural scenery.
When To Go
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In winter (December – February), Nikko experiences a lot of snow and its daily
temperatures, averaging between -5 and 0 degrees, are much lower than the
rest of Honshu because it sits at a higher altitude.
In summer (June – August), the city is cool (with temperatures remaining
below 20 degrees) but wet, especially in August when the precipitation levels
are at their highest for the year.
In spring time (March – May), the weather is cool and not very rainy, so
hanging out at the best cherry blossom viewing spots is a popular activity.
In autumn (September – November), particularly at the beginning of the
season, expect some rainy days while you enjoy the autumn foliage.
Akechidaira Observatory
Toshogu Shrine
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