Nikkō National Park
日光国立公園
Green space designed around the seasons — plum, cherry, hydrangea, maple, snow.
Best season
Late March–May and October–November
Time needed
1–2 hours
Admission
Often free; formal gardens roughly ¥200–600 (≈ $1–4)
Opening hours
Typically 9:00–17:00 (public parks open 24h)
Photos
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What this place is
Nikkō National Park (日光国立公園, Nikkō Kokuritsu Kōen) is a national park in the Kantō region, on the main island of Honshū in Japan. The park spreads over three prefectures: Tochigi, Gunma and Fukushima, and was established in 1934.
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What to expect when visiting a Park & garden in Japan
Getting there by public transport
- Reach Fukushima by train, then continue by local bus or taxi toward the site.
- Nearest major hub: Fukushima.
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