Short getaway from Tokyo | Nikko 2D1N itinerary

Only 2 hours away from Tokyo, Nikko is known as one of the best places in Japan for cherry blossom and autumn leaves viewing. I was greeted by a gorgeous sea of red and unforgettable sceneries during my trip in October 🍂

Sharing my itinerary here so you can enjoy Nikko as well!

🍁 DAY 1

- Collect Nikko Travel Pass at Asakusa (Tokyo)

- Tain to Tobu Nikko station

- Akechidaira Ropeway

- Lake Chuzenji Sightseeing Cruise

- Kegon Falls

🏞️ DAY 2

- Shinkyo Bridge

- Ryuzu Falls

- Lake Chuzenji lakeside walking trail

- Train back to Tokyo

🛏️ HOSTEL

📍: Nikko Park Lodge Tobu Station

Address: Japan, 〒321-1406 Tochigi, Nikko, Matsubaracho, １１−6

💫 TIPS:

✧ Although Nikko is also known for their magnificent shrines, I skipped them because I was more interested in nature. If you'd like to add uone to your itinerary, Toshogu Shrine is the most iconic shrine in Nikko.

✧ Nikko can be a day-trip from Tokyo as well! I split it into two days as I wanted to enjoy the city at a slower pace

✧ Foreigners can buy the Nikko pass, which allows you to board certain public transport without additional fees.

✧ It'll be a lot easier to travel around Nikko with a car. Public transport is entirely possible albeit inconvenient (buses can take up to an hour to arrive)

✧ Queues for Akechidaira Ropeway can get long so do set aside more time for that activity — I waited over an hour to get on my cable car

Do you have other hidden gems or short getaways from Tokyo that you can share?

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