Nikko Trip

Hello! I’m Hayato Moriya, a student in the Economics Department. How did you enjoy the three-day weekend in September? I traveled to Nikko City in Tochigi Prefecture. Today, I’d like to introduce my visits to Toshogu Shrine and Nikko Saru Land during that trip.

On the first day, I visited Toshogu Shrine, which enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu. This shrine is registered as a World Heritage Site and is a place everyone should visit at least once in their life.

Upon arrival, the first thing that caught my eye was the luxurious entrance, the "Yamamon." The intricate carvings and decorations were truly overwhelming. As I continued, I saw famous carvings like the "Three Monkeys" and the "Sleeping Cat," which made me want to take pictures. The main hall was breathtaking, with beautiful gold decorations—definitely one of the highlights. Toshogu Shrine is a place filled with the charm of history and nature, and I highly recommend visiting it.

On the second day, I went to Nikko Saru Land. It’s the only place in Japan where you can observe Japanese macaques up close, and I was really looking forward to it. However, it rained heavily that day, which was quite unfortunate.

Upon arrival, the first thing that caught my eye was the luxurious entrance, the "Yamamon." The intricate carvings and decorations were truly overwhelming. As I continued, I saw famous carvings like the "Three Monkeys" and the "Sleeping Cat," which made me want to take pictures. The main hall was breathtaking, with beautiful gold decorations—definitely one of the highlights. Toshogu Shrine is a place filled with the charm of history and nature, and I highly recommend visiting it.

On the second day, I went to Nikko Saru Land. It’s the only place in Japan where you can observe Japanese macaques up close, and I was really looking forward to it. However, it rained heavily that day, which was quite unfortunate.