Discover Nikko: Japanese natur


Find a sacred paradise just two hours away from Tokyo


With a bounty of natural gems – from national hot springs and powerful waterfalls to epic mountain scenes and lake views – the peaceful paradise of Nikko should be on the radar of every high-end visitor to Japan. Located in the northern Kanto


region of the country, Nikko is just two hours north of Tokyo and has become renowned as an outdoor and cultural hub due to its impressive array of cultural, religious and architectural sites. Luxury travellers seeking authentic, cultural experiences and remarkable scenery will fall for Nikko’s charm – and it’s all within easy reach of Tokyo Asakusa Station. But this isn’t just a day-trip


destination. It’s somewhere worth dedicating several nights to, with numerous high-end hotels suitable for affluent visitors. A new luxury option, The Ritz-Carlton Nikko, will open next summer on the shores of Lake Chuzenji and is likely to drive demand among visitors. Nikko’s spiritual history is evident in its sheer array of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, while the Nikko mountain range has been revered by locals for more than 1,200 years as a worship site. Today, visitors flock to Nikko to take in the region’s sacred places. Prior to the Second World War,


many foreign diplomats had villas on the shores of Lake Chuzenji, spending their summers in this special place. At the time, many Brits said the sacred scenery of Okunikko reminded them of the Lake District, while other Europeans noted a resemblance with the Alps.


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Setting the trends Sustainability has become one of the most important keywords in tourism, but it has been something Nikko has been focusing on for more than 20 years.


Over the past two decades, the


region has been working hard to protect its natural beauty. A low-emission bus has been in operation since 1993, transporting visitors to the larch and Mongolian oak forests of Okunikko. Active visitors can enjoy the hiking routes around the Yutaki and Senjogahara Marshland from Odashirogahara. The region is also ahead of the curve on wellness trends, with onsen, forest bathing and lagoons all offered. And there’s nowhere better to embrace nature. Nikko’s natural beauty – from its rolling hills and stunning waterfalls – offers a sanctuary of peace and serenity, something all visitors can enjoy.


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