Kegon-No-Taki

Nikko

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May 3rd 2011
So as anyone who knows me well knows I am not a morning person so the thought of an early start to Nikko filled me with dread. However up I got (aided by a very noisy neighbour) and off I set to the beautiful world heritage site of Nikko National Park. Due to my early arrival at Nikko station and check in at my accommodation not being until 4pm it gave me plenty of time to saunter uphill from the ... read more

Asia » Japan » 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