Nikko, which means sunlight or sunshine in English, is a city in the
mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The city is approximately 140 km north
of Tokyo. Nikko is the capital of Tochigi Prefecture it is a popular
destination for Japanese and international tourists. Attractions include the
mausoleum of shogun Tokugawa Leyasu and that of his grandson Lemitsu, and the
Futarasan Shrine, which dates to the year 767. There are also many famous hot
springs in the area. The area is also know for the carved Toshogu Shrine. The see no evil monkey carving are located in the shrine.
Interesting...I like learning about cities and history that's out of the norm. I think this might be the first information I've ever heard about Nikko.
ReplyDeleteFunny thing is that the word nikko means dance in my language. I would visit a hot spring if I was there but its a public place.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a neat place to visit!
ReplyDeleteso thaat's where those monkeys come from!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to see those monkeys, I wonder if whoever created them knew they would be so popular?
ReplyDeleteVery interesting description of this city!
ReplyDeletesounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! How interesting!
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