In the Edo period, the road leading up to the Nikko Toshogu Shrine was planted with 50,000 cedar trees as a contribution to the shrine. This monumental task took over 20 years, and the 35.41km path is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the longest tree-lined road in the world. Currently only 12,500 trees remain but this scenic road retains its mesmerizing quality.
Nikko Kaido Cedar Avenue
