About Nikkō
Experience the beauty and culture of this remarkable destination
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Shinkyo Bridge
Key Highlights
Tōshō-gū buy-outs with “1000-warrior” procession300-seat lakeside hall, 100–400-seat ryokan venuesEvent Support – Shuttle subsidies, craft workshops, English heritage guidesTop Attractions – Tōshō-gū Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chūzenji, Edomura parkBest Seasons – May (fresh greens), October (foliage)
Overview
- Elevations 200–2,000 m; vivid seasons; UNESCO-listed Nikkō Tōshō-gū shrine complex.
- 100 min from Tokyo via Tobu Spacia X; viable as day-trip or overnight.
- Onsen towns (Okunikko Yumoto, Kinugawa) plus Lake Chūzenji & Mt. Nantai wilderness.
Why it’s ideal for MICE
- Evening buy-outs at Tōshō-gū can include a “1000-warrior procession” reenactment.
- 300-seat lakeside hall + 100–400-seat ryokan ballrooms.
- Tochigi MICE Desk offers shuttle subsidies and craft workshops.
- Free English World-Heritage guides.
Highlights
- Tōshō-gū & Shinkyō Bridge, Kegon Falls, Irohazaka drive, Edomura theme park.
Flagship Events
- Spring Grand Festival (May 17–18), Autumn Grand Festival (Oct 16–17), Yunishigawa Snow Festival (Jan–Feb).
Local Character
- Yuba, Tochigi wagyu; Okunikko stays ~20 °C in midsummer.
Best Season May fresh greens, Oct foliage
Times to Avoid Dec–Feb icy roads, summer-holiday traffic jams