The city of Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, lying around 120 kilometers north of Tokyo, is one of Japan's leading tourist ... Nikko extends deep into the mountains. Far from the crowds, you can ...

and a frequent visitor to Japan. "It's a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains and forests," he says. (A one-hour cruise costs about $10.) Early morning is the best time to experience Nikko ...

NIKKO, Tochigi Prefecture--A special exhibition ... “I selected precious pieces from one of Japan’s five major collections,” said Morihiro Ogawa, 76, a special consultant for Japanese ...

Shoichi Onoda, manager of the Kinugawa-Kawaji branch of the Nikko ... mountains dressed in November's vibrant autumn foliage. Shane Thoms, author of the photo book Haikyo: The Modern Ruins of ...