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{{about|Nikkō the city|other uses of the names "Nikkō" and "Nikko"|Nikko (disambiguation)}} |
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{{Infobox City Japan |
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|Name= Nikkō |
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|JapaneseName= 日光市 |
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|MapImage= Nikko in Tochigi Prefectuur.png |
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|Region= [[Kantō region|Kantō]] |
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|Prefecture= [[Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi]] |
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|District= |
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|Area_km2= 1449.87 |
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|PopDate= January 2008 |
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|Population= 92,181 |
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|Density_km2= 63.6 |
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|LatitudeDegrees= 36 |
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|LatitudeMinutes= 45 |
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|LongtitudeDegrees= 139 |
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|LongtitudeMinutes= 36 |
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|SymbolImage= Flag of Nikko, Tochigi.png{{!}}border |
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|SymbolDescription= Flag |
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|Mayor= [[Masakatsu Shingai]] |
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|CityHallPostalCode= 321-1292 |
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|CityHallAddress= 1 Imaichi Honchō, Nikkō-shi, Tochigi-ken |
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|CityHallPhone= 0288-22-1111 |
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|CityHallLink= [http://www.city.nikko.lg.jp/ Nikkō City] |
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}} |
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{{Infobox World Heritage Site |
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| WHS = Shrines and Temples of Nikko |
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| Image = [[Image:Nikko, Tochigi, circa 1860-1900.jpg|300px|Great Gate, Nikko, circa 1860-1900.]] |
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| State Party = {{JPN}} |
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| Type = Cultural |
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| Criteria = i, iv, vi |
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| ID = 913 |
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| Region = [[List of World Heritage Sites in Asia and Australasia|Asia-Pacific]] |
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| Year = 1999 |
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| Session = 23rd |
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| Link = http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/913 |
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}} |
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{{nihongo|'''Nikkō'''|日光市|Nikkō-shi|literally ''[[sunlight]]''}} is a [[cities of Japan|city]] located in the mountains of [[Tochigi Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. Located approximately 140 [[kilometre|km]] north of Tokyo and approximately 35 km west of [[Utsunomiya, Tochigi|Utsunomiya]], the capital of Tochigi, it is a popular destination for Japanese and international tourists, housing the mausoleum of [[shogun]] [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]] ([[Nikkō Tōshō-gū]]) and that of his grandson [[Tokugawa Iemitsu|Iemitsu]] (Iemitsu-byō Taiyū-in), as well as the [[Futarasan Shrine]], which dates to the year 767. There are also many famous hot springs (''[[onsen]]'') in the area. Elevations range from 200 to 2,000 m<ref>[http://www.city.nikko.lg.jp/fl/english/introduction/cityinfo.html Nikko City/Location, Topography & History of Nikko City] Retrieved [[April 23]], [[2008]]</ref>. The mountains west of the main city are part of [[Nikkō National Park]] and contain some of the country's most spectacular waterfalls and scenic trails. |
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As of [[January 1]], [[2008]], the city has an estimated [[population]] of 92,181. |
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[[Image:Nikko-01.jpg|thumb|left|Nikkō]] |
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==History== |
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{{Nihongo|[[Shōdō Shōnin]]|勝道上人}} established the temple of [[Rinnō-ji]] in 766, followed by the temple of [[Chūzen-ji]] in 784. The village of Nikkō developed around these temples. The shrine of [[Nikkō Tōshō-gū]] was completed in 1617 and became a major draw of visitors to the area during the [[Edo period]]. A number of new roads were built during this time to provide easier access to Nikkō from surrounding regions. Nikkō Tōshō-gū, [[Futarasan Shrine]] and Rinnō-ji now form a [[United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization|UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]]. |
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During the [[Meiji period]] Nikkō developed as a mountain resort, and became particularly popular among foreign visitors to Japan. The [[Japanese National Railways]] began service to Nikkō in 1890 with the [[Nikkō Line]], followed by [[Tobu Railway]] in 1929 with its [[Tōbu Nikkō Line|Nikkō Line]]. |
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Nikkō was incorporated as a town in 1889, part of [[Kamitsuga District, Tochigi|Kamitsuga District]]. It was upgraded to city status in 1954 after merging with the neighboring village of Okorogawa. On [[March 20]], [[2006]], the city of Nikkō merged with the city of [[Imaichi, Tochigi|Imaichi]] and the municipalities of [[Ashio, Tochigi|Ashio]], [[Fujihara, Tochigi|Fujihara]], and [[Kuriyama, Tochigi|Kuriyama]] to create what is officially the new city of Nikkō. The new city hall is located at the former Imaichi City Hall: the former Nikkō City Hall is now known as Nikkō City Hall-Nikkō Satellite Office. |
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==Historical sites and attractions== |
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'''Central Nikkō''' |
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* [[Cedar Avenue of Nikko]] |
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* [[Nikko Botanical Garden]] |
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* The three shrine and temples |
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* [[Tōshō-gū]] |
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** The [[Three wise monkeys]] (''"See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil"'') |
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* [[Rinnō-ji]] |
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** Taiyū-in Mausoleum |
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* [[Futarasan Shrine]] |
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** Sacred bridge |
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* [[Lake Chūzenji]] |
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==Geography== |
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The post-merger city of Nikkō covers a large area (1,449.87 [[square kilometre|km²]]) of rural northwestern Tochigi. It is the third-largest city (by area) in Japan, behind [[Takayama, Gifu|Takayama]] and [[Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu]]. |
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[[Lake Chūzenji]] and the [[Kegon Falls]] lie in Nikkō, as does the [[Nikko Botanical Garden]]. The city's many mountains and waterfalls have made it an important source of [[hydroelectric power]]. The area has also been used for mining [[copper]], [[aluminum]] and [[concrete]]. |
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The weather in Nikkō is fairly similar to that of [[Hokkaidō]] even though it is much closer to [[Tokyo]] than Hokkaidō. The elevation of Nikkō plays an important role in this fact. It will usually get cooler as one ascends the mountain. The average temperature of Nikkō is around 7°C (44°F) <ref>[http://www.worldclimate.com/cgi-bin/data.pl?ref=N36E139+1202+0848142G2 NIKKO, Weather History and Climate Data<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> with the warmest months reaching only about 22°C (72°F)<ref>[http://www.worldclimate.com/cgi-bin/data.pl?ref=N36E139+1200+0048142G2 NIKKO, Weather History and Climate Data<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and the coldest reaching down to about -8°C (17°F) <ref>[http://www.worldclimate.com/cgi-bin/data.pl?ref=N36E139+1204+0048142G2 NIKKO, Weather History and Climate Data<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. |
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[[Image:Hear speak see no evil Toshogu.jpg|thumb|left| (from left) Hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil]] |
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==Sports== |
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Nikkō is the home city to the [[Nikkō Ice Bucks]] in the [[Asia League Ice Hockey]]. Nikkō Arena hosted the Women's [[Ice Hockey World Championships]] (Division I) in April 2007. |
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==Photo gallery== |
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<gallery> |
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Image:Gate-nikko-japan.jpg|The lavishly decorated Yōmeimon Gate of Tōshō-gū |
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Image:Nikko, Yōmeimon Gate of Tōshō-gū (detail).JPG|Yōmeimon Gate of Tōshō-gū (detail) |
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Image:Carving-nikko-japan.jpg|Carving of the god of thunder in the Nitenmon Gate of Taiyū-in mausoleum'' |
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Image:IMG 1205.JPG|Bell tower at Taiyū-in |
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Image:Nikko Bridge.JPG|Shinkyō (God Bridge) |
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Image:Nikko - Foggy Temple.JPG|Torii |
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Image:1000_Samurai8.jpg|1,000 Samurai Festival |
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Image:1000_Samurai13.jpg|1,000 Samurai Festival |
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Image:1000_Samurai15.jpg|1,000 Samurai Festival archery exhibition |
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<!-- Image:1000_Samurai17.jpg|1,000 Samurai Festival mounted samurai --> |
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</gallery> |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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{{commons|Nikko|Nikkō}} |
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* [http://www.nikko-jp.org/ Nikko Tourist Association] in Japanese |
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* [http://www.nikko-jp.org/english/index.html Nikko Tourist Association] in English |
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* [http://www.city.nikko.lg.jp/fl/index.html Nikko City website] in English |
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* [http://www.city.nikko.lg.jp/kankou/shaji/english/main.htm Shrines and Temples of Nikko] in English |
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* [http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/b/bird/isabella/japan/chapter9.html Early foreign tourist] [[Isabella Bird]]'s report |
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{{Tochigi}} |
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{{World Heritage Sites in Japan}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Nikko, Tochigi}} |
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Revision as of 03:34, 7 November 2008
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