Nikko Autumn Leaves and World Heritage Sites 2018
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Nikko 2018
There have been a lot of typhoons this year, and even during the autumn foliage season, the weather has not been very good.
However, October 20th, 21st, and 22nd were sunny days, and on Sunday the 21st, Irohazaka was the most congested this year.
It takes courage to go out to Nikko at this time of year.
We were able to take some great photos under clear skies, but this year the trees were damaged by a typhoon.
The autumn leaves were not that colorful.
First of all, Irohazaka is very congested, so on the first day, I will visit the Nikko World Heritage Site, and on the next day, I will head towards Lake Zenji.
We went sightseeing on the following schedule.
Toshogu Shrine
The group of shrine buildings was registered as a World Heritage Site in December 1999.
Three Wise Monkeys
See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
Sanjinko (important cultural property)
Yomeimon Stairs
Yomeimon Gate (National Treasure)
Yomeimon Gate
Yomeimon Gate
Back side of Yomeimon Gate
Karamon Gate (National Treasure)
Karamon Gate
Sleeping Cat (National Treasure)
The back side of the sleeping cat
Sparrow
Okumiya Treasure Pagoda
Yomeimon Gate
Yomeimon Gate ceiling painting
Toshogu Shrine Mountain Path
Futarasan Shrine Gate
Futarasan Shrine
Couple Cedar
Daikoku
Takamagahara
Hand-planted by Kobo Daishi
1000 years old
Takanomaki
Futara Springs
Futarasan Shrine
autumn leaves
Futarasan Shrine
Mountain trail
Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple Taiyuin
This is the mausoleum (tomb) of the third Tokugawa Shogun, Lord Iemitsu.
Chozuya (purification fountain)(Choppers, choppers, water bottles, water bottles)
Nitenmon Gate (Important Cultural Property)
Nitenmon Gate and autumn leaves
Nitenmon Gate
Umarokya, the Night Monk
This is the only god found in the whole country.
In his right hand he holds an arrow.
The way to offer a hamaya is to place it with the arrow facing up.
I will offer it.
By the way, there is an elephant sculpture on the knee of the leg.
Yes, there is. It is said that this is how it got the name "Kizakozo."
Shinkyo Bridge
Entrance to Nikko Toshogu Shrine
A bridge spanning the area.
A monument at the entrance to the mountain path after crossing Shinkyo Bridge
Akechidaira and the Moon
Akechidaira Ropeway,
Since it's the first train, there is no one on the train heading down.
View of Lake Chuzenji from Akechidaira.
This year, there are three trees in front of Lake Chuzenji.
There's a crane up there, ruining the beautiful view.
There is construction going on at the Hotel Ritz. It will be gone by next year.
Kegon Falls has a large amount of water and is a sight to behold
there is.
We were blessed with clear skies without a single cloud.
8:30am.
AkechidairaMount Nantai, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls
Akechidaira Rollaway starting station
Kegon Falls
I saw a double rainbow.Tachiki Kannon Pleasure Boat Pier
Pleasure boat
Kegon
Mount Nantai
Shobudahama Pleasure Boat Depot
Nikko City Chugushi Shrine
Haccho Dejima (Peninsula)
Mount Nantai and Mount Shirane in the distance
Haccho Dejima (Peninsula)
Mount Nantai and Nikko City Chugushi Shrine
Lake Chuzenji Skyline
End point: Fujimi Pass Parking Lot
View from.
Fujimi Pass Parking Lot
You can see Mount Fuji from here.
Far away in the Chichibu mountains
From the 8th station you can see Mt. Fuji from above.
It is not shown in the photo.
A polarizing filter was required.
It was visible to the naked eye.
Lake Chuzenji Skyline
Lake Chuzenji from the observation parking lot
The cloud-covered mountain in the distance on the left
This is Mount Nikko Shirane.
Lake Chuzenji, Mount Nantai, and Nikko City Chuguji Shrine
Senjogahara and Yutaki waterfall in the distance (center)
Italian Embassy at Lake Chuzenji
Autumn leaves in the area
Nikkozan Chuzenji Temple Tachiki Kannon Temple
Substitute Hump
Hot waterfall
Ryujin Falls
Autumn leaves along the shores of Lake Chuzenji
sunlightTamozawaImperial VillaMemorial Park
(The villa used by Emperor Taisho)
