Nikko, Japan, 日光 日本, 休み (take two minutes to relax)

Nikko, Japan. Tochigi prefecture. Taking a short 'time out' to rest, I went to Nikko. A small mountain town in Tochigi prefecture. These are the clips I shot during the visit.
For a HD version (better picture) see video responses (below).
Please note that the Shakuhachi is played by Marco Lienhard from the Album 'Leonard and his friends' (which you can buy from iTunes). I don't know the man myself but love his music and thus think he deserves to get 'plugged' here. In a way this video could be viewed as tribute to his skills and to a Japan that is disappearing little by little.
Please enjoy.
: )

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[reese1796]

This is part of Mononoke Hime's soundtrack.....

[Peekingduck]

@reese1796

correct by a wester guy on the Shakuhachi. his name is in the notes...

Have a nice day

:)

[Kognito72]

Where are all the tourists?

I went there today and yes, it does look like this but with lots of people all around.

[Peekingduck]

@Kognito72

Sorry to hear that. Right now is peak season for people that want to see the koyo.

I went of the beaten path on a rainy day and at a later hour than most tourists would like to.

To me, Nikko is more relaxing and beautiful that way.

[Peekingduck]

@msli1985

BTW

There is a HD version of these clips too if you'd like to actually see the place a little better...

[Peekingduck]

@msli1985

Happy you liked the clips.

: )

[Peekingduck]

@Shaela69

Thanks !

It's been a pretty surreal day and night.

I was in a luck area but many weren't.

Be well

: )

[Shaela69]

@Peekingduck Haha No. It was the music, it's very beautiful and after the recent tragedy in Japan it became very emotional.

Thank you, I hope you have a safe and nice weekend as well.

[Peekingduck]

@Shaela69

I hope that those tears weren't because of the poor quality of the clip ; )

Thanks for leaving a comment, have a nice weekend.

[Peekingduck]

@Shaela69

I hope that wasn't because of the poor quality of the clip ; )

Thanks for leaving a comment, have a nice weekend.