 Most viewed - Nikko 日光市 |
Woodblock print workshop.9 views
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Samurai Training Institute9 views
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In the Samurai Training Institute, we tried yabusame horseback archery.9 views
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Yabusame horseback archery at Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura.9 views
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Fire tower and rest area.9 views
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Escape door if you give up.9 views
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Ninja Training Hall is a very slanted building.9 views
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About Hatago inns.9 views
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Hatago inn. Upstairs was closed.9 views
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Refrigerator with paid drinks.8 views
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Pickles8 views
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After dinner, we went to Kotokuji, a Soto Zen Buddhist temple in Nikko. 高徳寺8 views
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O-Edo Tenmangu Shrine for Michizane. 大江戸天満宮8 views
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Non-moving wooden horses for yabusame horseback archery. It was funny to see and do this.8 views
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Teacher for throwing shuriken. 手裏剣8 views
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Yaba Archery Dojo 矢場8 views
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On the left is the Ninja Karakuri Mansion, on the right is the entrance to the ninja maze.8 views
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Ninja Maze8 views
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One exit.8 views
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Ninja Training Hall and ninja.8 views
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Shamisen Lesson8 views
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About Hanzomon Gate.8 views
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Hatago inn in a shukuba post town. 旅籠屋8 views
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Geta clog shop. 笠下駄屋・笹山8 views
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Ryogoku Bridge and canal.8 views
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Water Mill House 水車小屋8 views
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There's also Tobu World Square nearby, but we didn't have time to visit. Just passed by on the bus.8 views
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Kinugawa River as seen from Kinutateiwa Bridge in Kinugawa Onsen.7 views
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Tateiwa Scenic Point is on this small, pointy hill. 楯岩展望台7 views
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Ogre Birth Monument memorializes the birth of all Seven Ogres of Good Fortune from the Tateiwa rock. "Tateiwa" means "protective rock." 楯岩7 views
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From Tateiwa Scenic Point, fine views of Kinugawa Onsen spa (uprstream). 楯岩展望台7 views
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Bathroom.7 views
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Bathroom sink made of pottery.7 views
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Vegetables7 views
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Breakfast at Kinugawa Park Hotels.7 views
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Kotokuji Temple priest explaining about the temple. 高徳寺（日光市）7 views
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To get to Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura, take a bus from Kinugawa Onsen Station (bus stop 3). Buses run three times an hour from 9 am to 3:50 pm.7 views
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Goods for travelers.7 views
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Daruma painting activity.7 views
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Walking through the commercial district (shops, etc.). On the right is a Cosmetics makeup studio. 化粧体験7 views
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Fire tower7 views
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Photo studio for kimono people.7 views
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Wakamatsu-ya Theater 7 views
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Samurai District7 views
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Mizugei-za Theater. We didn't have time to see any theater shows. 水芸座7 views
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Dojo for shuriken throwing knives.7 views
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Ninja guide7 views
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Ninja Maze7 views
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Ninja Maze7 views
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Shamisen music sheet for the famous song "Sakura, Sakura."7 views
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Shamisen lesson was actually pretty easy even for inexperienced people. Very easy chords. No need to read music, but the lesson is in Japanese only.7 views
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Leaving the park.7 views
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Kinutateiwa Bridge goes over Kinugawa River. There's a riverside walking path to a few sights like small waterfalls and scenic points.6 views
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Kinutateiwa Bridge is for pedestrians only. Spans 140 meters long, and 37 meters above the river. 鬼怒楯岩大吊橋6 views
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Kinugawa Onsen6 views
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Furukama Falls and Suehiro Pond. 古釜の滝6 views
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Next to Tateiwa Scenic Point is Tateiwa Kinuhime Shrine. 6 views
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Kinugawa River as seen from Kinutateiwa Bridge.6 views
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Cherry blossom road in Kinugawa Onsen.6 views
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Horse oil products like shampoo.6 views
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Kinugawa Cider6 views
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Hina dolls at Kinugawa Park Hotels.6 views
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Changing room at the Kinugawa Park Hotels hot spring bath.6 views
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Outdoor hot spring bath at Kinugawa Park Hotels in Kinugawa Onsen.6 views
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View from the outdoor bath.6 views
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Kotokuji Temple altar in Nikko. 高徳寺（日光市）6 views
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While we were meditating for 15 min. or so with eyes open in a yoga sitting position, this priest walked around with a long stick and whacked us on the shoulder. 6 viewsIt was pretty hard and it stung too. Fun to hear the girls' reactions... (Ouch!!) I successfully suppressed my burst of laughter during the meditation.
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View from Ryogoku Bridge.6 views
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Echigoya gift shop.6 views
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Echigoya gift shop.6 views
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Restaurants here.6 views
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Dojo for shuriken throwing knives.6 views
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Archery targets6 views
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Kinugawa Onsen spa is a hot spring resort along the Kinugawa River. It is also adjacent to Kawaji Onsen spa. It's not a crowded place. Large hotels, some nature walks, and theme parks (Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura, etc.) nearby.5 views
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Stone lantern in Kunigawa Onsen. "Onsen" means hot spring.5 views
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Other side of the bridge has the Tateiwa Promenade is a walking path.5 views
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After crossing the bridge, go left and you will soon see Furukama Falls. 古釜の滝5 views
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Ogre Birth Monument. Looks like a baby Buddha.5 views
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Steps up to Tateiwa Scenic Point.5 views
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Tateiwa Scenic Point is a small lookout deck on a small hill 104 meters above the river. 楯岩展望台5 views
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On Tateiwa Scenic Point, Matchmaking Bell for people looking for a mate. Ring the bell to find marital happiness.5 views
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Directions back.5 views
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Kinutateiwa Bridge over Kinugawa River.5 views
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Sunset clouds in Kinugawa Onsen.5 views
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Kinugawa Park Hotels, where we stayed overnight in Kinugawa Onsen hot spring. Very nice hotel. 鬼怒川パークホテルズ5 views
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My nice room at Kinugawa Park Hotels (Kirakukan 9th floor). Ten tatami mats plus twin beds. This room can normally sleep six people or so. 鬼怒川パークホテルズ5 views
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Low table in my room.5 views
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Twin beds in my room. Unless it's a double bed, a futon is always more comfortable.5 views
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Sofa5 views
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Hotel gift shop.5 views
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Outdoor hot spring bath at Kinugawa Park Hotels in Kinugawa Onsen.5 views
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Indoor hot spring bath at Kinugawa Park Hotels in Kinugawa Onsen. Large rectangular bath and round, barrel baths.5 views
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The priest explaining about Zen meditation.5 views
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An old rotating track for trains.5 views
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Small horse (live). Pay ¥200 to get carrots to feed the horse.5 views
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Soba noodle restaurant.5 views
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Samurai District, local magistrate's residence. 南町奉行所5 views
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Roof tiles in a wall.5 views
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Yaba Archery Dojo5 views
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Yaba Archery Dojo5 views
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About the ninja mansion. Pregnant women should not enter.5 views
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Ninja Karakuri Mansion is where you can try ninja tricks in the house to escape from attackers.5 views
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Revolving wall.5 views
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Under floor secret path.5 views
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Center tower of the maze.5 views
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Hatago inn reception desk where you pay your bill. 旅籠屋5 views
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Try this simple carrier used to carry travelers over steep passes. 峠の茶屋5 views
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Near most major hot spring hotels is Tateiwa Promenade, a walking path along Kinugawa River. Something to do during the day. 楯岩遊歩道4 views
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Great views of the river below. Nicknamed "Matchmaking Bridge."4 views
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Cables holding the bridge up.4 views
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Tateiwa Kinuhime Shrine. Pray here to find a good mate, have a child, long life, and business prosperity. 楯岩鬼怒姫神社4 views
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From Tateiwa Scenic Point, fine views of Kinugawa Onsen spa. 楯岩展望台4 views
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From Tateiwa Scenic Point, fine views of Kinugawa Onsen spa. 楯岩展望台4 views
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Kinugawa River as seen from Kinutateiwa Bridge.4 views
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Welcome confection and room key.4 views
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Window-side of the room had twin beds.4 views
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Bathtub.4 views
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Fruits for dessert.4 views
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The hotel president also greeted us during dinner and gave us the VIP treatment.4 views
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Round, barrel bath.4 views
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Hair dryers, etc.4 views
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At Kotokuji Temple, we tried Zen meditation. 4 views
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Kinugawa Onsen Station.4 views
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Tourists at a foot bath at Kinugawa Onsen Station.4 views
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Kinugawa Onsen Station.4 views
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Wakamatsu-ya Theater is the park's most eye-catching building. 若松屋4 views
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Tower in the middle of the maze is a reference point.4 views
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These photos were taken in January, so it's not so colorful.3 views
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From Tateiwa Scenic Point, fine views of Kinugawa Onsen spa (downstream). 楯岩展望台3 views
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Walking back across Kinutateiwa Bridge over Kinugawa River.3 views
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Kinugawa Onsen town.3 views
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Outdoor hot spring bath at Kinugawa Park Hotels (Kirakukan) in Kinugawa Onsen, in the morning. 鬼怒川パークホテルズ3 views
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Soaping area.3 views
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Kotokuji Temple altar in Nikko. 高徳寺（日光市）3 views
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Kinugawa Onsen Station platform.3 views
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Kinugawa Onsen Station.3 views
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Kinugawa River as seen from Kinutateiwa Bridge.2 views
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Along Kinugawa River, Kinugawa Park Hotels. It has multiple hotel buildings. I stayed in the Kirakukan tower in the center. 鬼怒川パークホテルズ2 views
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View from my room on the top floor (9th floor).2 views
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Foot bath at Kinugawa Onsen Station.2 views
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Kinugawa Onsen Station.2 views
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