| NIKKO
- JAPAN
Nikko is a city located in the mountains of
Tochigi prefecture, Japan. It is a popular destination for Japanese tourists,
housing the mausoleum of famed shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (Nikko Toshogu), as
well as the Futarasan Jinja, a shrine which dates to the year 767. There are
also many famous hot springs (onsen) in the area. The mountains west of the
city are part of Nikko National Park and contain some of the country's most
spectacular waterfalls and scenic trails.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 16,751 and a density of
52.19 persons per km˛. The total area is 320.98 km˛. The city was founded on
February 1, 1954.
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