Tochigi

My main reason to go to Mobility Park was to visit the Honda Collection Hall and see the race track at Motegi. But we added on the attractions you recommended and really enjoyed it. We spent the whole day at the park from 10 am until 4:30 pm. I am a Honda enthusiast so that might explain why but I know my wife also enjoyed herself even though she is not into motorcycles and cars.

Overall, the itinerary was well-planned, but the vehicle was incredibly small! Seventeen people were crammed into a minibus, with knees practically touching the seats in front. The 2.5-hour journey, including mountain roads, was extremely painful, and I was one of the shorter travelers! Also, the onsen facilities were rather old. The tour leader was excellent, communicating diligently with everyone and even helping with photos. (Itinerary for October 22, 2025: Nikko Shrine had no autumn leaves yet, Lake Chuzenji had autumn leaves, and Kegon Falls was slightly red.)

there are many activities to try out but a lot of them require extra payment. but it is worth the try! recommend to dress up in the historical costume to further immerse yourself. the staff also cosplays different personas to make you feel more immersed in the edo environment.

I've been to Nikko three times, but my most recent visit (Sa 10/18 + Su 10/19) was the best visit simply because of this tour. My friend and I checked into Free Guided Tour's welcome desk right before 1:00 PM. (The guided tour is available until 2:00 PM, but because the tour lasts about an hour, they require that guests come to the desk by 1:00 PM at the latest.) We were graciously welcomed by Ichiro-san, who quickly closed up shop and then started the walking tour. He gave us information of the area's "Big Three": Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine, and Rinnoji Temple. I suggest coming to Nikko early in the morning to visit at least Toshogu Shrine since the ticket line gets very long towards the middle of the day. Then, head to the Free Guided Tour's desk in front of Rinnoji Temple to take the tour. The tour will provide more in-depth information about Nikko. Thank you again, Ichiro-san!

On October 13th, the last day of the three-day holiday, I went to Nikko Toshogu Shrine. The line to buy admission tickets stretched all the way down the approach to the shrine, but I was able to quickly purchase one here. I was able to exchange my ticket without having to wait in line. There were a lot of foreign tourists inside Toshogu Shrine, so it was incredibly crowded.