#1 Enjoy a Kinugawa River Boat Ride

A feature attraction of the Kinugawa River are the river cruises always popular with tourists. Glide along the river on a traditional wooden boat and enjoy the incredibly scenic valley. Depending on the season the 40-minute boat ride is a fun way to explore the memorable scenery of wild cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, sounds of kingfishers and fish swimming in summer or the red leaves of autumn.

Address: 1414 Kinugawaonsen Ohara, Nikko

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#2 Be a Giant at a Miniature World

When you get lost in the theme park, it is a photogenic space with miniatures. You will be welcomed by 102 buildings of 21 countries, including world heritage sites reproduced on the 1:25 scale.

Address: 209-1 Kinugawaonsen Ohara, Nikko

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#3 Kimono Yourself Up at Utakata Kimono Rental

Experience the spirit of Japan by wearing Kimono and go out for a special walking experience on the old streets in Nikko. Be sure to take a heck load of pictures!

Address: 918 Nakahatsuishimachi, Nikko

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#4 Try Traditional Carving at Murakami Toyohachi Shouten

Enjoy a casual experience of Nikko carving known as Nikko-bori at an old shop which has preserved the carving skills of Nikko. Nikko carving uses a unique knife called a hikaki sword. Hikaki sword was originally a tool to scrape off old lacquer when rebuilding Toshogu. It is said that this tool has been improved for line engraving and has become the current shape. The hikaki sword is characterized by being able to express with a single line from a thin and delicate line to a thick and powerful line. The sculpture of sunlight carving contains a lot of expression by this hikaki sword.

Address: 256 Matsubaracho, Nikko

More info: https://www.toyohachi.net/

#5 Meet Some Ninjas at Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura

In Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, there is still a slice of the Edo Period left for to you find.

Step back in time to 17th century Japan and explore the beauty, culture and interesting characters of the Edo Era. Enjoy delicious food, fun activities and a variety of entertaining performances, including a cool ninja performance. Explore the village freely and interact with the friendly locals, they love to chat and have their photo taken. Stop by Jiku the kimono rental shop and become the Edo character of your choice! While in town be sure to check out all the theatres, try out Edo-period cuisine and occupations, and before you know it you'll be a real Edo citizen!

Address: 470-2 Karakura, Nikko

More info: http://edowonderland.net/en/

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