You defintely MUST go to Nikko, no matter what! The Toshugu Shrine there is magnificent, the Kegon Falls is exhilarating, and the Lake Chuzenji is breath-taking! If you do not want to fight with the tourist crowd, just go on a Monday or Tuesday while everyone else is working. Trust me, it's definitely worth it!
I will be updating my blog (
3 Really Cool Dudes In Tokyo :-D !!!) on the details of my Nikko trip in Japan, so do stay tuned!