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Nikko National Park

Historical Places Near Nikko National Park

29 Historical Places to Visit Near Nikko National Park

Shinkyo Bridge
Historic Site
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Shinkyo Bridge, also known as the Sacred Bridge, is an iconic structure located in the city of Nikko..
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Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Historic Site
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The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, also known as Akarenga Soko, is a historical building that stands ..
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Sankeien Garden
Historical garden
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Sankeien Garden is a spacious, traditional Japanese-style garden in Yokohama, Japan, that spans over..
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Nagoya Castle
Historical Landmark
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Nagoya Castle, located in the heart of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, is a historic fortress and a..
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Nishi Chaya District
Historical Landmark
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The Nishi Chaya District is one of three well-preserved Chaya districts in Kanazawa, Japan. 'Chaya' ..
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Myoryuji Temple
Historic Temple
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Myoryuji Temple, commonly known as the Ninja Temple, is a historic site in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefec..
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Nagamachi Samurai District
Historic Site
7
Nagamachi was once the residential district of the samurai class during the Edo period, situated in ..
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Higashi Chaya District
Historic district
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Higashi Chaya District is one of the most captivating and historically significant areas in Kanazawa..
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Kanazawa Castle
Historic Site
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Kanazawa Castle is a large, partially-restored castle in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Histo..
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Kenrokuen Garden
Historic Site/Garden
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Kenrokuen Garden, located in Kanazawa, Japan, is one of the country’s Three Great Gardens, renowned ..
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Hakone Checkpoint
Historical Landmark
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Hakone Checkpoint, known in Japanese as Hakone Sekisho, is a historic site located in the town of Ha..
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Hokokuji Temple
Historic Site
12
Hokokuji Temple, known as the Bamboo Temple, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan. Establishe..
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Tokeiji Temple
Historical Landmark
13
Tokeiji Temple, also known as Kakekomi-dera or the 'Divorce Temple,' is a historically significant s..
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Engakuji Temple
Historic Site/Temple
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Engakuji Temple, also known as Zuirokusan Engaku Kōshō Zenji, is one of the most important Zen Buddh..
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Kenchoji Temple
Historical Landmark
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Kenchoji Temple is a historic Zen Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Founded i..
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Meiji Shrine
Historical Landmark
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Meiji Shrine, known as Meiji Jingu in Japanese, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and hi..
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Kaichi Gakko Primary School
Historic Site/Museum
17
Kaichi Gakko Primary School is a historically significant school located in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefec..
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Matsumoto Castle
Historic Castle
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Matsumoto Castle, also known as 'Crow Castle' due to its distinctive black exterior, is one of Japan..
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
Historical Landmark
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Zuihoden Mausoleum in Sendai, Japan, is the final resting place of Date Masamune, one of the most po..
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Sendai Castle
Historic Site
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Sendai Castle, also known as Aoba Castle, is a historic site located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, J..
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Higashiyama Walking Course
Historical Walk
21
The Higashiyama Walking Course in Takayama, Japan, is a scenic footpath that weaves through the east..
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Hida Kokubunji Temple
Historical Landmark
22
Hida Kokubunji Temple, with its history dating back over 1,200 years, is the oldest temple in Takaya..
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Shiroyama Park
Historical Park
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Shiroyama Park, located in the charming city of Takayama in Japan, is a historical site and a place ..
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Hida Folk Village
Open-Air Museum / Historical Village
24
Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato) is an open-air museum in Takayama, Japan that exhibits over 30 trad..
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Takayama Jinya
Historical Landmark
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Takayama Jinya is a historical government house located in the city of Takayama, in the mountainous ..
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Takayama Old Town
Cultural, Historical Site
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Takayama Old Town, also known as Sanmachi Suji, features a beautifully preserved streetscape that ha..
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Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)
Cultural, Historical Site
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Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) is a Zen temple situated in Kyoto's eastern mountains, known as Higashiy..
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Ryoanji Temple
Historical Landmark
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Ryoanji Temple is a Zen temple located in Kyoto, Japan, famous for its karesansui (dry landscape) ro..
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Imperial Palace
Historical Landmark
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The Imperial Palace, located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, is the main residence of the Emperor of J..
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Other Places to Visit in Nikko

Toshogu Shrine
Cultural
Toshogu Shrine
Kegon Falls
Natural Attraction
Kegon Falls
Lake Chuzenji
Natural Attraction
Lake Chuzenji
Futarasan Shrine
Cultural
Futarasan Shrine
Shinkyo Bridge
Historic Site
Shinkyo Bridge
Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura
Cultural Theme Park
Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura
Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Natural sightseeing spot
Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Ryuzu Falls
Waterfall
Ryuzu Falls
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