To get to Toshogu Shrine from Nikko Station by bus, take the Nikko city bus heading towards Toshogu Shrine or Shinkyo. The bus ride is about 5 to 10 minutes. Buses typically leave from the bus terminal located near the station. You can also take a Tobu Bus, which offers routes to the shrine area. Make sure to check the local bus schedules for exact bus numbers and departure times, as these may change based on the season.
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Nikko Grand Spring Festival
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The Nikko Grand Spring Festival, held annually in May at Toshogu Shrine, celebrates traditional Japanese culture. The highlight of the festival is the Yabusame tournament, a mounted archery competition that dates back to the Kamakura period. Archers from all over Japan compete in this thrilling event, riding horseback up a hill and shooting arrows at targets placed 70 meters apart.
The festival takes place on May 17-18, with Yabusame occurring on the first day. The event is steeped in tradition, with descendants of the Tokugawa family overseeing the tournament, honoring the samurai's skills and connecting the past to the present.
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The Nikko Grand Spring Festival is held annually on May 17 and 18. The Yabusame mounted archery competition takes place on the first day of the festival, May 17.
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