[Spectacular lake and shrine] A 3-day trip to savor the Onsen and nature of Nikko, Japan *Part 2

#Nature #Travel #Japan See below for itinerary details ???? ■First part (1st day) https://youtu.be/CD-IlFYChNA ◆ Click here to subscribe to the channel → Please like and subscribe to the channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuayX3MFK4stpARZ23IHzJw/?sub_confirmation=1 ◆ Click here for INSTAGRAM ⇨ We are also sending information on hidden spots and information that are not featured on YOUTUBE! https://www.instagram.com/_mube_japan_/ A trip to enjoy Japan's nature, proposed by MUBE. This time, we are going on a 3-day short trip by car starting from Tokyo and visiting the hot springs and beautiful nature of Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. The locations of the tourist spots we introduce are summarized in the map below???? https://maps.app.goo.gl/87nXnUMcpHMFbuQk9 This area is easily accessible from Tokyo, and is attractive for its rich nature, including many hot springs, valleys, and mountain ranges. This is the second part of the trip, which summarizes days 2 and 3 of the trip. Click here for detailed itinerary. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ 0:00 Wake up in the morning in a room with a view of Lake Chuzenji right in front of the hotel. A refreshing day begins. DAY2. 7:30a.m. 00:23 [Morning kayak activity / Lake Chuzenji] Kayaking experience at Lake Chuzenji. Even beginners can have fun as the instructor will provide solid support. It's also good to be able to make reservations at the hotel. The contrast between the mountains and the lake is breathtaking. DAY2. 9:00a.m. 00:56　[Zazen experience / Ritz-Carlton Nikko Garden] When you return to the hotel, there is a Experience zazen in the courtyard with the monks of Tateki Kannon, Chuzenji Temple in Nikko. By concentrating on the "now", you can forget about everyday life and truly relax. Time is precious for busy modern people. DAY2. 9:30a.m. 02:03 [Hot spring public bath] After completing outdoor activities, Go to the hot springs before breakfast. Within the Ritz-Carlton brand, The only hot spring in the world that can only be found here is Uses the source of Nikko Yumoto Onsen. While looking at the beautiful nature in a fantastic cave-like space, You can have the best time. DAY2. 10:00a.m. 02:20 [Breakfast] After a good workout and a soak in the hot springs, enjoy breakfast at the hotel restaurant. A variety of carefully made ingredients are scattered in wooden boxes. While focusing on Japanese cuisine, the Ritz's original bread is also exquisite. A very satisfying breakfast in both quantity and quality. DAY2. 12:00p.m. 02:56 [Kegon Falls] Check out is at 12:00. After leaving the hotel, take a few minutes' walk to a spectacular view point. This is Kegon Falls, which is said to be one of Japan's three most famous waterfalls. Take a special elevator and go down 100 meters to the waterfall basin. The view of the waterfall from there is truly spectacular. You should be able to feel the Japanese beauty. DAY2. 2:00p.m. 03:08 [Senjogahara Hiking] A 20-minute drive from Kegon Falls takes you to Senjogahara, one of Japan's leading wetlands that spreads across Oku-Nikko. What was once a lake has now become a wetland. Walk while feeling the history of the earth and taking in the spectacular views of clear streams, grasslands, and mountains. An overwhelmingly extraordinary world. DAY2. 4:00p.m. 03:39 [Check-in / Nikko Hoshi no Yado] 30 minutes by car from Senjogahara. Check in to Hoshi no Yado, an inn located in front of Nikko Toshogu Shrine that is famous for its exquisite cuisine and Japanese garden. First, take a breather in a traditional and dignified Japanese room. When I looked outside, it was raining lightly and I could see a rainbow. DAY2. 5:30p.m. 04:13 [Hot spring] After taking a short break in the room, we headed to the hot springs. The greenery of the Japanese garden is beautiful and you can feel nature right in front of you. The quality of the spring water is thick and smooth. DAY2. 6:30p.m. 04:31 [Yuba Kaiseki] Dinner is Yuba Kaiseki, the inn's specialty. A variety of Japanese dishes that can be enjoyed by both the eyes and the tongue, and the rich flavor of yuba. You can enjoy Japan's traditional food culture. DAY3. 8:00a.m. 04:55 [Morning at Japanese Garden] When you wake up in the morning, go to the Japanese garden in front of the hotel. Take a short walk while soaking up the sun. DAY3. 11:00a.m. 05:08 [Nikko Toshogu Shrine] After eating breakfast and checking out, Nikko Toshogu Shrine is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. A shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the hero who ended the Sengoku era. One of Japan's leading shrines, designated as a World Heritage Site and a National Treasure. Once you pass through the torii gate, you will see a majestic shrine building in the deep forest. The buildings are studded with ornate decorations such as dragons and lions and are a sight to behold. It is truly a luxury to spend time walking slowly while thinking about Ieyasu's way of life.