Nikkō is one of Japan’s major tourist attractions, due to its splendid shrines and temples - it’s worth trying to slot Nikkō into even the most whirlwind tour of Japan. Note, however, that Nikkō can get extremely crowded, so it’s best to visit early on a weekday to avoid the hordes…

So sayeth the Lonely Planet.

…and it’s all hidden away at the top of this road!