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Nikko Toshogu Grand Spring Festival 2012

Nikko Toshogu Grand Spring Festival 2012

Every May 18th the Nikko Toshogu Grand Spring Festival is a re-enactment of the procession of Tokugawa Ieyasu occurs at Toshogu Shrine in Sannai, Nikko. Event Page Calendar     Throughout the day, there are food stalls with all kinds of food and treats; okonomiyaki, yakitori, cream cakes, cotton candy, masks for children, ice cream, etc.  (…)

Nantai Mountain hiking trail head, Futarasan Shrine Torii (gate)

Nantai Mountain hiking trail head, Futarasan Shrine Torii (gate)

The Torii (gate) is directly across from the Futarasan bus stop. It serves at both the shrine’s entrance and as the trailhead to hiking Nantai Mountain.  This stop is included in the two-day unlimited Chuzenji bus pass for ¥2650. You can buy the pass at the Tobu Nikko train station or even better is to(…)