Starry Night in Nikko

星降る夜の日光

The event will be held during winter season to enjoy beautiful starry sky in Nikko, Okunikko and Ashio.

Are you aware that Nikko is a secret stargazing spot? Here is the place where you can see a beautiful night sky with lots of stars, because there are no lights from buildings around. Also the altitude is high, so you can get close to the sky better than any other places in Tokyo.
Therefore, we have prepared 5 types of "Star card" for those who come here to enjoy stargazing. You can go get "Star card" at 5 locations as listed below, scan the 2D code code on the back side of each "Star card", and you could listen to special story about each location and its stars.

Before collecting the cards, please watch following Introduction video.
■Conection between Nikko and its stars.

Here are the locations where you can get the cards!
-Nikko Yumoto Visitor Center (Senjogahara card)
-Nikko Natural Science Museum (Chuzenji Lake card)
-Nikkosan Rinnoji Temple Sanbutsudo Hall Ticket office (the Workd Heritage site Omotesando card)
-Nikko Kirifuri Highland Kisuge-daira Park (Kirifuri Highland card)
-Ahio Tourist Information Center (Ashio Furukawa Bridge)

* It is available during the opening hours and days of each facility above.
* The distribution of the cards may discontinue without prior notice when the cards run out.

Flier of Starry Night in Nikko (PDF).

Nearby Spots

Areas of Nikko

Central Nikko

The heart of Nikko combines World Heritage shrines and temples, traditional cuisine and crafts, and lush natural settings. Add a trip to this area to a stay in surrounding regions, such as Kinugawa Onsen.

Okunikko

Located in the center of Nikko National Park, Okunikko includes the marshlands of Senjogahara, Mt. Nantai, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls. The area has many hot spring retreats and inns.

Kinugawa-Kawaji Onsen

Set along the Kinugawa River, this area is one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts. Beyond ryokan and hotels, there are theme parks and many natural attractions. Kinugawa is a good base for further Nikko adventures.

Yunishigawa, Kawamata and Okukinu Onsen

This area is known for its remote location and restorative waters. Enjoy a relaxing escape as you explore undeveloped nature and hot springs.

Imaichi

Historically an inn town, Imaichi is now the gateway to the greater Nikko area. With soba-making lessons, sake breweries and a host of seasonal festivals, Imaichi merits a long stop before heading on to Nikko Toshogu or Kinugawa Onsen.

Ashio

Ashio is most famous for its copper mine, which flourished for over 400 years. Visitors can ride trolleys down the 700-meter long mining tunnel and get a feel for the mine as it once existed.

Starry Night in Nikko

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Nearby Spots

Shrines and Temples of Nikko

Lake Yunoko

Lake Chuzenji

Kirifuri Highland

Ashio Copper Mine