https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p A day trip to Nikko en-us 2022-02-03 19:43:20 UTC 2022-02-13 21:29:23 UTC hello@padlet.com harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2028317964 In the main building or Sanbutsudo, there are statues of Amida, Senju Kannon, and Batu Kannon (manifestations of Buddisht mountain deities). 
There is also a treasure house with Buddhist and Tokugawa related exhibits.
There is a Shoyoen, or a Japanese style garden. We can take picturs there! ]]> 2022-02-03 20:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2028317964 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2036434571 We have the JR pass for 14 days. 
Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station ( bullet train) to Utsonomiya then transfer to JR Nikko Line to reach Nikko. 
The travel time is about 90 minutes.]]> 2022-02-08 20:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2036434571 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2041090197 Breakfast at the Hongu Cafe
It is a Japanese sweets parlor and has breakfast, lunch, and dinner food

]]> 2022-02-10 19:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2041090197 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044947096 We are having lunch here! They have gyoza (dumplings), soups, and ramen. They also have vegetarian and vegan options. ]]> 2022-02-13 20:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044947096 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044952608 This place was formed by the eruption of the nearby Mount Nantai. This is a relaxing walking spot.
There are also 70 statues of Jizo. He is a Bodhisattva, or a person who delays reaching nirvana to help others who are suffering. These statues continue to he Nikko Botanical Garden.]]> 2022-02-13 20:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044952608 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044959982 This is maintained by the University of Tokyo. The garden was first opened to study alpine plants. This place has around 1500 different plant species and makes a great photo spot!]]> 2022-02-13 21:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044959982 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044964907 This is a festive cultural theme park that shows the life and culture of Japan during the Edo Period (1603-1868). They have very traditional architecture, including government buildings and samurai residences. All the staff also wear traditional clothing. 
They usually have parades and and oiran show in the theaters. Oirans are Japanese courtesans who entertained people in the red light district. ]]> 2022-02-13 21:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044964907 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044967312 This is a restaurant that offers a variety of ramen and other traditional Japanese dishes, as well as Western food like burgers and pizza. It also has vegetarian options. ]]> 2022-02-13 21:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044967312 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044974450 This is a memorial to Tokugawa Ieyusu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. He ruled Japan for 250 years until 1868. There are a dozen buildings, each made carefull with wooden carvings and golden leafs. Even after Buddhism and Shintoism separated, this temple still contained many elements of both religions. ]]> 2022-02-13 21:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044974450 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044977632 Take a JR train from Nikko station to the Utsonomiya. Then, take the Shinkansen Utsonomiya to the Tokyo Station. ]]> 2022-02-13 21:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044977632 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044979028 We are back at our hotel! This is the same hotel that we have stayed in the past couple days in Tokyo. It is one hundred USD for one night. ]]> 2022-02-13 21:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/acxousmqk6y3u67p/wish/2044979028