entrance of the UNESCO site

UNESCO - Shrines and Temples of Nikko

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April 14th 2014
Geo: 36.75, 139.61Nikko is only a couple of hours away from Tokyo and really easy to access by train. Most people come here on a day trip but I would recommend to spend at least one night in Nikko. Like that you can take your time to explore the different temples without having to rush. They are really worth your time. They are not Unesco for nothing. I spent three nights and two days here. I wi ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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