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Ornate shrines in cedar forest, two hours from Tokyo.
- Place
- Kanto · Japan · JP
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- Heritage
- ID
- DST-0149
Why go
Ornate shrines in cedar forest, two hours from Tokyo.
Toshogu is the most decorated shrine complex in Japan and sits inside a national park with waterfalls and lakes. Autumn colour here is among the country's best.
Signature experiences
- Toshogu Shrine
- Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji
- Kanmangafuchi Abyss jizo statues
Interest tags
templesnatureautumn colourhikingphotography
Good for
Day trippersPhotographersNature travellers
Best months
Oct-Nov · Apr-May
Avoid months
Dec-Feb (cold, some closures)
Ideal stay
2 days
Nearest airport
HND · Tokyo
Pace
Balanced
Cost tier
Mid
Peak crowd level
High
Country ISO
JP
