
Nikko (Central Area)
Central Nikko is the area around the shrines and temples of Nikko (UNESCO World Heritage). The area is full of places to see and things to do.
弥生祭(日光市)
DATE
TIMES
Trains towards Ashio *Time leaving Kiryu station (The starting station):
Mon 10:31, Tues 9:30 & 13:35, Wed 10:31, Thurs 9:30 & 13:35, Fri-Sun & National holidays 9:30 & 10:31 & 13:35
*The above times are based on 2022 timetable so please check railway’s official site
*All dates & times are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
SCHEDULE
We recommend booking a ticket for the Troroko (トロッコ) trains in advance from Lawson (convenient store) or from Omama station (大間々駅) station in advance as it may be sold out on the day.
COST
Free
*Prices were accurate at Oct 2022
Come and see ‘Yayoisai Festival’ – a traditional spring festival at 🏮Nikko Futarasan Jinja Shrine! Every year from April 13th to April 17th, the people of Nikko celebrate the arrival of 🌸spring at Nikko Futarasan Jinja Shrine.
This👘”Yayoisai Festival” is said to have started 1200 years ago!😍 Don’t miss the 👏🏽highlights on the 16th and the 17th, when portable shrines (each representing a district) are shouldered through the city! The festival reaches its climax on the 17th, when people work together to 🏃🏽🏃🏽run up the steps with their portable shrines. It is very exciting to watch❗️
Central Nikko is the area around the shrines and temples of Nikko (UNESCO World Heritage). The area is full of places to see and things to do.
From Tokyo
Address
Areas surrounding Nikko Futarasan Jinja Shrine
2307 Sannai, Nikko-shi, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan 321-1431
〒321-1431 栃木県日光市山内2307
By Train
By Car
Japanese Official Website (External, Japanese site)
English Official Website (External, English site)
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