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Nikko's cedar-lined avenues, UNESCO-listed shrine complex, and surrounding mountain forest create one of Japan's most spectacular autumn foliage destinations from mid-October to early November. The Irohazaka mountain road's 48 hairpin bends wind through blazing maple and beech forest to Chuzenji Lake and Kegon Falls โ a classic Japanese autumn drive.
Ashikaga Flower Park's Great Purple Wisteria โ a 150-year-old vine spreading across 1,000 mยฒ on a supporting frame โ has been named by CNN as one of the world's most beautiful places. The tunnel of drooping purple and white wisteria clusters in late AprilโMay, combined with 350 wisteria plants of 150 varieties, creates an otherworldly floral landscape.
A vast alpine lake at 1,270 m above sea level, created by a volcanic lava flow and drained by the spectacular 97 m Kegon Falls โ Nikko's most dramatic natural landmark.
A vast highland wetland plateau at 1,400 m offering flat boardwalk hiking through reeds and wildflowers, with sweeping views of Nikko's volcanic peaks โ at its finest in autumn gold.
A UNESCO-listed avenue of 13,000 towering cedar trees planted 400 years ago lining the 35 km approach road to Nikko โ the world's longest tree-lined avenue.
An active volcanic highland resort area in northern Tochigi, with ropeway access to Mt. Chausu's crater rim, wide open pastures, and one of Japan's best autumn foliage panoramas.
A hauntingly beautiful riverside walk lined with dozens of mossy stone Jizo guardian statues, following the gorge of the Daiya River through cedar forest just outside Nikko town.
A remote hot-spring village at 1,478 m deep in the Okunikko mountains โ sulphurous milky-white waters in a setting of snow-capped peaks and pristine highland scenery.
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