The temples sit in mountainous Nikko National Park, an area slightly larger than ... so I set out on a hike along the Daiya River. As always, the water took over. A light mist fell on the stone ...

Nikko, the town at the entrance to Nikko National Park, offers a lush landscape that ... by an eruption of the nearby Mt. Nantai. The river is astonishing to view from a path that runs above ...

As you drive, you’ll get stunning views of the valley, the river, and the mountains beyond ... Hiking is another big draw in Nikko National Park. There are plenty of easier hikes circling ...