Nikko, Japan [2013]

It was the tail of winter in March and it is still snowing lightly when we visited Nikko .. I think the Mono image brings out the contrast of the snow to the bare branches better.....cant recall the name of the small waterfall... Many thanks for your visit, kind comments and faves...I really appreciate it...

Photos taken in and around Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Japan

The name of the Nikko derived from Mt. Futara (Today's Mt. Nantai). Mt. Futara also is pronounced as Mt. Nikou.

Colored Oku-Nikko Lake Yunoko by masahiro araki

Nice Lotus seen at a rally in the Nikko Prince hotel parking lot in Nikko, Japan.

The digs in Nikko were quite a step down from the Prince Hotel, but a bit more authentic. Buckwheat pillows and sleeping on the tatami mat floor resulted in sore backs the next day. Luckily we went to the Onsen afterwards.

Nikko Edomura (Edo Wonderland) is a history theme park recreating Japanese town life during the Edo Period (1603-1868). The park is really a small town built in Edo style architecture and populated by townspeople in period costume, and has been used as the setting for period tv dramas. Park guests have the opportunity to dress up as well (costumes can be rented for a fee) and tour the town's historically based shops and museums, participate in games and see live shows and theater.

From a car rally at the Nikko Prince hotel in Niko, Japan.

From a car rally at the Nikko Prince hotel in Niko, Japan.

Nikko National Park (Japan)

Nikko Japan by Rob van Well

Angel's Ladder by Quan Sun

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