Nikkō
in Nikko-shi of Tochigi, Japan
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Utsunomiya Airport (22 mi) - Fukushima Airport (56 mi)
- Hyakuri Airport (59 mi)
- Narita International Airport (80 mi)
- Tokyo International Airport (83 mi)
- Niigata Airport (88 mi)
- Atsugi Naval Air Facility (90 mi)
- Sado Airport (112 mi)
- Shrines and Temples of Nikko (Unesco heritage, 0 mi)
- Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites (Unesco heritage, 53 mi)
- Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration (Unesco heritage, 108 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 36.750 and 139.617 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 36° 45' 0" and E 139° 37' 0"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Yen - JPY
- Spoken languages:
- Japanese
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 07:05 PM (Monday)
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 4:49 am and 6:28 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Farol de Santa Marta - References
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Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-04-29 08:03:39
Delve into Nikkō
Nikkō in Nikko-shi (Tochigi) with it's 16,041 habitants is located in Japan about 73 mi (or 118 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.
Current time in Nikkō is now 07:05 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Nikkō, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Utsunomiya Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 0 mi (or 1 km), South-West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kanuma, Yaita, Utsunomiya, Sakura and Tochigi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F
| Morning Temperature | 14°C / 56 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
| Night Temperature | 13°C / 56 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 1% |
| Air Humidity | 63% |
| Air Pressure | 1013 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Tuesday, 30th of April 2024
13°C (55 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 1st of May 2024
17°C (62 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Thursday, 2nd of May 2024
15°C (60 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
NIKKO SENHIME MONOGATARI
Nikko Station Hotel Classic
Nikko Kanaya Hotel
(RYOKAN) Umeyashiki Ryokan
(RYOKAN) Nikko Onsen Nikko Hoshi no Yado Inn
Pension Anne Fleur Inn
(RYOKAN) Nikko Tokanso
Resort Inn Kirishima Plaza
Nikko Onsen Hotel Eurocity
Pension Humpty Dumpty
Videos from this area
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Yabusame (Japanese Equestrian Archery) Demonstration in Nikkō, Japan
Yabusame is the practice of shooting arrows at targets while galloping on horseback at full speed. Oh, and in case you hadn't noticed, the archer's hands are occupied so he has to hold his...
A trip of Nikko for one night and two days. 日光1泊２日の旅
We took one night and two days to Nikko from Tokyo(Tobu Asakusa Station). In 1999 UNESCO designated the shrines and temples of Nikko a World Heritage Site. 【Sightseeing Spots】 ･東武...
Nikko Asia2010's photos around Nikko, Japan (curiosidades e fotos da cidade de nikko)
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Travelling to Nikko
A 4am start to catch the 5am Tobu line train from Asakusa to Nikko. Nikko is about 2 and a half hour journey by train. For 4400 yen (aprox $55NZD) you get a return train ticket plus free...
Lake Chuzenji & Yumoto Hot Springs Bassalleckj's photos around Lake Chuzenji, Japan (slideshow)
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Setsubun at Rinnoji in Nikko 輪王寺 日光 節分会
More at: http://traveljapanblog.com/wordpress/ Setsubun (February 3) is not a Japanese national holiday. But some of the temples do fun things like this. I was expecting some chanting of...
Futarasan Shrine - Nikko, Tochigi, Kanto, Japan
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Lake Chuzenji - Nikko, Tochigi, Kanto, Japan
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Comenzamos el tour de templos Patoysandrix's photos around Nikko, Japan (templo de futarasan)
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～日光を走る車両 Nikko's Train～
栃木県の日光で活躍している車両を中心に取り上げました。この映像は外国向けに作ったので英語ばかりとなっています。また、至る所に誤字が...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Nikkō Kanaya Hotel
The Nikkō Kanaya Hotel in Nikkō, Japan is one of the oldest western-style hotels in Japan. It opened in 1873.
Futarasan jinja
Futarasan jinja is a Shinto shrine in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It is also known as Nikkō Futarasan Shrine, to distinguish it from the shrine in nearby Utsunomiya. Futarasan enshrines three deities: Ōkuninushi, Tagorihime, and Ajisukitakahikone. It is located between Nikkō Tōshō-gū and the Taiyū-in Mausoleum. Many visitors go to all three, as well as to Rinnō-ji. Together with Nikkō Tōshō-gū and Rinnō-ji, it forms the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nikko Botanical Garden
The Nikko Botanical Garden (日光植物園, Nikkō Shokubutsuen, 26 acres, 10.5 hectares, 104,490 m²) is a botanical garden operated by the Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo, and located at 1842 Hanaishi, Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan, on rolling terrain with streams and ponds at 647 meters above sea level. It is open daily except Mondays during the warmer months; an admission fee is charged.
Rinnō-ji
is a complex of 15 Buddhist temple buildings in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The site was established in the year 766 by the Buddhist monk, Shōdō. Due to its geographic isolation, deep in the mountains of Japan, the site soon attracted other Buddhist monks in search of solitude. Among the most famous buildings is the Sanbutsudō (三仏堂) or Three Buddha Hall.
Tōbu Nikkō Station
Tōbu Nikkō Station is a railway station located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The station is the terminal of the Tōbu Nikkō Line.
Nikkō Station
Nikkō Station is a railway station located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The station is the terminal of the Nikkō Line.
Nikkō Kirifuri Ice Arena
The Nikkō Kirifuri Ice Arena (日光霧降アイスアリーナ) is an indoor sporting arena in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan. It is primarily used for ice hockey, and is the home arena of Nikkō Ice Bucks of the Asia League Ice Hockey. It was opened in 1992 and holds 2,000 seats (1,608 seated and 392 standing only).
Shrines and Temples of Nikkō
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Shrines and Temples of Nikkō encompasses 103 buildings or structures and the natural setting around them. It is located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The buildings belong to two Shinto shrines and one Buddhist temple. Nine of the structures are designated National Treasures of Japan while the remaining 94 are Important Cultural Properties. UNESCO listed the site as World Heritage in 1999.
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Nikkō, نيكو, Nikko, Nikkó, نیکو، توچیگی, ניקו, 日光市, 日光, 닛코 시, Niko, Nikkô-chhī, Никко, นิกโก, Нікко
