Nikko - a city in the mtns, abt an hour north of Tokyo

entrance to Toshugo shrine complex, built in honor of the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate (partly, it seems, to ensure the daimyos stay poor and loyal)

5 story pagoda

Yuba, the rolled tofu in the far right, is a local specialty (and is quite yummy!)

a wedding

a museum of screen artwork

Day 4: cable car to Chuzenji Lake and Falls

Chuzenji Falls - and a good hike to get there!

our escorts and fellow hikers, who repeatedly and graciously saved us from wrong turns (trail signs can be difficult when you're illiterate!)

Shinkyo Bridge - used to be only emperor's could cross (now any one can with a small but somewhat exhorbitant fee :)