The city of Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is one of the brightest lights in the Japanese sightseeing firmament, which is apt, given that its name literally translates to ¡°sunshine.¡± With some amazing attractions from World Heritage sites dating back to the eighth century to picturesque hiking trails and relaxing hot spring resorts, it¡¯s easy to see why some Japanese people like to say, ¡°Never say kekko (you haven¡¯t seen anything!) until you¡¯ve seen Nikko.¡± Visitors who¡¯d like to confirm that for themselves but only have about 30 hours to do so, should consider the following itinerary:
9:00 a.m.: Rinnoji temple
Historic and beautiful but still relaxing enough to not feel overwhelming from the get-go, Rinnoji temple is the perfect place to start exploring Nikko after catching an early train (around 6:30 a.m.) from Asakusa in Tokyo via the Tobu Nikko Line.
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