Nikko

Nikko is a city placed in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2015, the city had an expected population of 84,197, and a populace density of 58.1 folks consistent with km2. Its total area is 1,449.83 km2. It is a famous destination for Japanese and global vacationers. Attractions include the mausoleum of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu and that of his grandson Iemitsu, and the Futarasan Shrine, which dates to the year 767. There are also many famous hot springs inside the area. Elevations range from 200 to 2,000 m. The Japanese pronouncing "Never say 'kekko' until you have visible Nikko"kekko which means stunning, impressive or "I am glad" is a reflection of the splendor and sites in Nikko.

Shodo Shonin set up the temple of Rinno-ji in 766, observed via the temple of Chuzen-ji in 784. The village of Nikko evolved around these temples. The shrine of Nikko Tosho-gu become completed in 1617 and have become a major draw of traffic to the area in the course of the Edo period. It is referred to as the burial location of the well-known Japanese shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. A range of new roads have been built throughout this time to offer simpler get admission to to Nikko from surrounding regions. NikkoTosho-gu, Futarasan Shrine, and Rinno-ji now shape the UNESCO World Heritage Site Shrines and Temples of Nikko.