On the way to Nikko III

Destination Nikko

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December 22nd 2005
Nikko was our next decided destination because it was known for their monkey and traditional shrines. We woke up very very early and took our first Shinkasen train ride (Japan’s bullet train). Upon arrival, we did not have a hotel so we tried to search for one. This did not come easy due to the snowy weather. We finally found a place that had Japanese style rooms and at a reasonable price. Af ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tochigi » Nikko

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more