Nikko vol2 - Awesome Nature

The most impressive thing for me in Nikko is clear water.

Waterfall is one of the Nikko's greatest treasure. In Ryuzu Falls, we can see the two falls traveling thru the mountains.










Left photo: Water in Ryuzu falls is running on the rocks.
Right photo: Water is falling down into the basin of the waterfall after going thru the lava in the Mt. Nantai.

The running mighty clear water was breathtaking... Moreover, sunny sky, deep green of trees, fresh air... everything was so great that I couldn't move from there for a moment.

As for the The Lake Chuzenji, I could see rocks or water weed at the bottom from the surface of lakeside. I'm not sure if I can see the bottom at the middle, but clearness of lake water was really impressive.

And this photo is at the ditch on the side of Nikko Toshogu shrine. I've never seen such clear ditch water!







I can't help imaging how fabulous the nature in each season in Nikko is. When I read the textbook about Nikko, it said that the combination of fine art and beautiful nature in Nikko was fantastic, I couldn't think of the scene. However, the textbook is true. Yes, seeing is believing!!

Nikko vol1 – The Beauty of Art

We often hear the saying, “Do not say kekko (wonderful) until you have seen Nikko”. It represents how wonderful Nikko is. I thought it was a bit exaggeration, but I had to admit I was wrong after visiting Nikko.

Nikko Toshogu shrine is a must for Nikko visitors. Surrounded by trees with green leaves, the torii gate is stands welcoming people from over the world.

Most buildings are very colorful, and decorated with elaborate carvings. The sacred stable, which is famous for “three monkeys”, looks a bit simple at a glance, but monkey carvings are all fine.

On the other hand, it’s atmospheric that there are some garden lanterns with lots of moss. It's a beatiful contrast with vivid shine structure.

Amazingly, it took only 17 months to build all structures including 200 steps to Tokugawa Ieyasu’s tomb, “sleeping cat” carving and Yomeimon, one of the greatest gates. I can’t find any words except for “amazing” for this shrine.

There are some other fine buildings in Nikko. Nikko Kanaya Hotel, JR
Nikko station… Just check them out!