Nikkō National Park
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History
The establishment of Nikkō National Park dates to the early 20th century. The Diet of Japan designated Nikkō an Script error: No such module "Nihongo". in 1911. The National Parks Law was passed in 1931, and Nikkō National Park was established in 1934.[1] The park was expanded throughout the 20th century. Oze National Park was once part of Nikkō National Park, but became a separate national park in 2007.[2]
Description
The park is considered one of the most beautiful in Japan, and is a popular tourist destination.[3] Beyond its striking scenery, the park is noted for its historical Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, most notably the Nikkō Tōshō-gū and Rinnō-ji. They are designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as the "Shrines and Temples of Nikkō".[2][4]
The park is free entry and is divided into three zones, such as Nikko, Kinugawa/Kuriyama, Nasu Kashi/Shiobara.[5]
Notable places
- Nikkō Tōshō-gū, a Shinto shrine, Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture
- Lake Chūzenji, Script error: No such module "convert"., a scenic lake, Nikkō
- Kegon Falls, Script error: No such module "convert"., one of Japan's three highest waterfalls
- Mount Nantai, Script error: No such module "convert"., rises dramatically above Lake Chūzenji
- Mount Nikkō-Shirane, Script error: No such module "convert"., a shield volcano
- Rinnō-ji, a Buddhist temple, Nikkō
- Ryūzu Falls, Script error: No such module "convert"., a scenic twin waterfalls
- Sessho-seki, a "killing stone" that fractured in 2022[6]
Flora
Nikkō National Park is noted for numerous species of plants and trees, including mizu-bashō, the white skunk cabbage of the Ozegahara marshland, maples, firs, and magnificent stands of sugi, the Japanese cedar that line the roads around Nikkō.[3][4]
Recreation
Nikkō National Park is a popular destination for hiking, skiing, camping, golfing, and its numerous historical onsen hot spring resorts.[1][2][3]
See also
References
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External links
- Template:In lang Nikko National Park - National Parks of Japan
- Template:In lang Nikko National Park - National Parks of Japan
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