Fun in feudal Japan

In Nikko, two hours north of Tokyo, the theme park Edo Wonderland Nikko (www.edowonderland.net) shows Japan as it was in the time of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1868). Visitors can watch battles between samurai and ninja, try archery and see traditional plays, magic shows and acrobatics.

Open daily 9-5, March 20-Nov. 30, and 9:30-4, Dec. 1-March 19. Day pass, ¥4,500 (near $45) adult, ¥2,300 child. Half-day pass, ¥3,900 adult, ¥2,000 child.