Cute Things in Nikko

Let me introduce something cute that I found in Nikko!

☆HC Nikko Ice Bucks

Ice Bucks logo vending machine

HC Nikko Ice Bucks is the only professional hockey team in Japan.

The Bucks based on Tochigi Nikko Shimofuri Ice Arena.

I became curious, since Bucks's advertisement everywhere,

Even on a vending machine!

Nikko- 3(Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Waterfall)

Visiting old shrines and temples, enjoying local foods, hiking in marshland. 
Is there anything I've forgot?

Yes!
Don't forget to visit  a beautiful lake in mountains.
It's Lake Chuzenji.
And you can also find Kegon Waterfall near the lake. 
Though there are several waterfalls in Nikko, this Kegon waterfall is the most famous one.

lake chuzenji

Nikko- 2(Senjogahara Marshland Hiking)

One thing that I really wanted to do in Nikko is Hiking.
There are several hiking courses in Senjogahara Marshland that lie to the north of Lake Chuzenzi.

70 minutes by Tobu bus to the bus stop "Yutaki" where I started to walk.
The crowded bus left Tobu Nikko bus stop and headed to Yumoto Onsen.
It was beautiful view from bus windows... Irohazaka Winding Road, 1200m above the sea Lake Chuzenji... lushly green mountains.

My hiking plan is Senjogahara Marshland Nature Trail hiking. Start from Yutaki and head to Akanuma. After taking break start walking again to Ryuzunotaki bus stop.

a sign in nature trail

Nikko- 1(Toshogu Shrine)

Nikko.
About 2 hours from Tokyo by train.
A town in Tochigi Prefecture.
Toshogu Shrine. Other shrines and temples, beautiful Lake Chuzenzi, Kegon Waterfall, Senjogahara Marshland locate in Nikko National Park.

I thought Nikko is a perfect destination for Golden Week Trip!
Sightseeing traditional shrines and temples, lovely famous sleeping cat carving in Toshogu, hiking in marshland, fresh country air... Aren't they wonderful?

OK. Let's go to Nikko!

a lovely wooden bridge "shinkyo(sacred bridge)" was constructed in 1636.
this bridge stands at the entrance to shrines and temples.

Cats Paradise- Enoshima- Island

It was 10 months ago, since I visited Enoshima Island last time.
It was in June, rainy day.

This time in April, sunny day. Enoshima Railways is still lovely, and the island is lovely too.
There was a lot of people in this small island since we are in Golden Week in Japan.
(We have many holidays in early May. It called Golden Week).

Everywhere crowded, yes. But it is a good opportunity to go out!
So I headed to Enoshima Island for letting my friend know lovely Enoshima island.

beautiful Southern Coast near caves.
there is nothing but ocean.

YAMAHA GINZA

Only 5 minutes walk from famous Ginza Crossing, YAMAHA GINZA shop stands.
The largest instrument store, YAMAHA proudly has announced.
A variety of instruments... of course include piano. CDs, sheet music, concert salon, instruments repair service, music lessons.. must be heaven for music lovers.

Why don't you try to play beautiful pianos in YAMAHA GINZA?

lovely shop miniatures made by paper welcome you.

Showa Kinen Park

Only 30 minutes from Shinjuku by JR Chuo Line(Ohme Limited Express), you can find a 163 hectares-huge park.

Showa Kinen Park that was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa's reign locates in Tachikawa-city.

I went to the park on Saturday to watch Sakura.. because I thought this was last chance on season.
A low pressure area was coming to Tokyo, it was remarkably low, so Sakura would lost their pretty petals after storm passed.

cloudy sky, very windy, but still beautiful view with sakura