The train has opened new possibilities, cementing Nikko's status as one of Japan's most sought-after autumn destinations. "Nikko is picturesque," says David Doughty, a frequent traveler to Japan.

The city of Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, lying around 120 kilometers north of Tokyo, is one of Japan's leading tourist destinations. Nikko includes many popular sites including the Nikko Toshogu ...

Founded in 1934, Nikko National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in Japan. Over the course ... after sunset for an extra treat. The autumn foliage is lit up t to give the scene ...

NIKKO, Tochigi Prefecture—For those who come to marvel at Kegon Falls here, one of "Japan's three great waterfalls ... the water level usually drops in the autumn when the precipitation ...