Irohazaka winding road
Akechidaira plateau
Akechidaira observatory
Akechidaira ropeway
Kegon waterfall
Shirakumo waterfall
Nikko natural science museum
Lake Chuzenji
History of Lake Chuzenji
Mythical site
Leisure and nature
Chuzenji spa
Short stroll
Outdoor
Basics for outdoor
Take notice of signs
Hiking, mountain climbing
Camping
Fishing
Chuzenji temple
Tachiki Kannon statue
Hashiri-daikokuten hall
Aizen-doh hall
Godai-doh hall
Futarasan Chugushi shrine
Karamon gate
Haiden Oratory
Honden main hall
Tohai-mon gate
Tohai-dou road
Bell charm
Treasure house
Traditional event
Arrow shooting
Opening of climbing season
Opening ceremony
Closure of climbing season
A folk song
Okumiya inner shrine
Mt. Fudaraku and Mt. Nantai
Aquaculture research institute
Life of Sockeye salmon
Ryuzu waterfall
Senjugahama lakeside
Lake Sainoko
Tokyo Angling and Country Club
Souvenir & gourmet
Carving by single graver
Sockeye salmon dishes


*Carving by Single Graver

Nikko-bori carving is one of the popular souvenirs of Nikko. Especially, nameplate is one of the most. Craftsman demonstrates in front of you in some shops. It takes 4-5 minutes to curve after you order, and pricing range is from 2000yen to 3000yen. Also, there are small drawer, tray, wall tapestry and hand mirror, and so on.

The craftsman uses a unique graver. Skilled craftsman draws the letters and patterns as if he uses writing brush. The way of carving by single graver is called Ittoh-bori. Nameplate of Ittoh-bori has a cubic effect on each letter. However, craftsmen are becoming less nowadays, so Ittoh-bori is becoming more precious.




Nameplate by Ittoh-bori

Hand mirror of Nikko-bori carving


Nikko Tourist Association
Postal: 321-1404, 591 Goko-machi Nikko, Tochigi
TEL: +81-288-54-2496 FAX: +81-288-54-2495

Nikko Tourist Association, Ashio branch office
Postal: 321-1523, 6-3 Matsubara Ashio-machi Nikko, Tochigi
TEL: +81-288-93-3417 FAX: +81-288-93-3467