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Day 5 - Nikko temples & shrines.

JAPAN | Tuesday, 6 May 2014 | Views [242]

This one's for you Danch

Oldest vending machine

Time to see more of Nikko's intricate, jaw-dropping, very old gates, shrines and temples

Entrance to park

nestled amongst the forest

Shrine

One of them was built over 800 years more than 1200 years ago.

Shrine

Some of the roof tops are painted in gold which shone brightly even on this grey day

Shrine

This is a sacred horse

Horse

this is a sacred horse butt

Horse butt

It's customary to wash your hands before entering a temple. You can even rinse out your mouth and spit in the trench to cleanse your good self

Washing area

After lots of walking we earned a hearty breakfast and Mick found the best doughnut in Japan

Donuts

Even the drains in Nikko are something to behold

Drains

It was a much nicer day for the walk back to the station

Bridge

We stayed near the airport for an early flight.

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