Japan Midokoro / Tochigi Prefecture / Nikkō-shi / Cedar Avenue of Nikkō
Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture · Special Natural Monument
Cedar Avenue of Nikkō
- Nearest stationShimo-Imaichi Station 0.4 km
- DesignationSpecial Natural Monument, Natural Monument, Special Historic Site, Historic Site
- Year1625 (founded)
The Cedar Avenue of Nikkō (日光杉並木, Nikkō suginami-ki) is the popular name for three separate tree-lined sections of roads in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi in the northern Kantō region of Japan. These roads are the Nikkō Kaidō, Nikkō Reiheishi Kaidō and Aizu Nishi Kaidō and the 13,000 cryptomeria trees lining a total of 35. 41 kilometers (22. 00 mi) of these roads form a monumental approach to the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō.
From the Wikipedia article “Cedar Avenue of Nikkō” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Cedar Avenue of Nikkō. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Shimo-Imaichi Station, 0.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Natural Monument, Natural Monument, Special Historic Site, Historic Site |
| Year | 1625 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 19 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Cedar Avenue of Nikkō?
- Shimo-Imaichi Station. It is 0.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Cedar Avenue of Nikkō a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Natural Monument, Natural Monument, Special Historic Site, Historic Site.
- When was Cedar Avenue of Nikkō founded?
- In 1625.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Daiyamukō Station: LERK (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ōkuwa Station: LERK (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shin-Takatoku Station: LERK (CC BY-SA 4.0), Trick Art Pia Nikkō: Abasaa (Public domain), Former Nikkō City Hall Main Building: Miyuki Meinaka (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nikkō Kanaya Hotel: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
