Nikko 日光市 Japan

The first temple in Nikko was founded more than 1,200 years ago along the shores of the Daiya River. However, in 1616, the dying Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu made it known that his final wish was for his successors to "Build a small shrine in Nikko and enshrine me as the God. I will be the guardian of peace keeping in Japan." As a result, Nikko became home of the mausoleums of the Tokugawa Shoguns, which are on theUNESCO World Heritage List. Unlike most Japanese temples and shrines, the buildings here are extremely gaudy and ornate, with multicolored carvings and plenty of gold leaf, and show heavy Chinese influence. Some sense of dignity is restored by a magnificent forest of over 13,000 cedar trees, covering the entire area.

The almost 100 meter tall Kegon Waterfall (Kegon no taki) is the most famous of Nikko's many beautiful waterfalls. It is even ranked as one of Japan's three most beautiful falls. It is fed fromthe waters of Lake Chuzenji.

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[JustMiyabi]

I also have gone to Niko! Tosyogu was great temple! ＾０＾

The waterfall is wonderful. Thank you for sharing!

[Oty3d]

The place looks so ゴージャス.

[emelyn28video]

so beautiful..

[MicknFumi]

I love that place : )