What are the must-see landmarks in the Kita Kanto region of Japan?

Must-see highlights include the UNESCO World Heritage shrines and temples of Nikko, Lake Chuzenji, Fukuroda Falls, the sacred slopes of Mount Nasu, Konsei Pass, and the 400-year-old Nikko Cedar Avenue. Hidden Zen temples, traditional onsen towns and terraced rice valleys add to the region’s cultural depth and visual drama.