1 Day Nikko Walking Tour, Toshogu and Kanmangafuchi from Tokyo
Exploring Nikko which is home to the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko," a registered World Heritage Site in small group!
On this tour, 5 km [about 3 mile] walk around World Heritage component sites such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine in small group. Recommend for the customers who like walking with nature and learning about culture and faith. With a National Government-Licensed English Guide Interpreter and an audio guide, you can get to know Nikko more deeply.
Options
Tour with Indian Thali Lunch
Lunch: Indian Thali Lunch will be served. Please note that same-day changes cannot be made.
Not available: Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc.
What's included in 1 Day Nikko Walking Tour, Toshogu and Kanmangafuchi from Tokyo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Tobu Nikko StationPass-by Only
Meet up with participants from Nikko and then, take the route bus to the bus stop near Kanmangafuchi Abyss. Seats are not reserved.
Kanmangafuchi Abyss is a small gorge formed by an eruption of Mt. Nantai. There is a row of approximately 70 stone statues of Jizo (a Bodhisattva who is the protector of children) along the river, and legend says they mysteriously change in number each time they are counted. A botanical garden lies on the opposite side of the Jizo statues, where visitors can enjoy the scenery of the season.
Nikko
Select from 4 lunch options: Japanese, Vegetarian, Indian Thali, or No Lunch to suit your preferences when booking. [Standard Lunch] A Japanese-style meal with meat and fish will be served. [Vegetarian Lunch] A Japanese-style vegetarian meal will be served. [Indian Thali] A double curry set will be served. Butter chicken masala, coconut curry, naan, rice, salad, lassi, dessert. For those who would like vegetarian curry or Muslim-friendly curry, please inform the guide during the meet-up in the morning on the day. [No Lunch] Lunch is not included on this tour. Please prepare lunch in advance on your own. Cafes and restaurants near the rest area can be very crowded. Preparing this prior to departure is recommended. [Important Notice] Same-day changes in lunch options cannot be made. Muslim-friendly meals, allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available.
Inclusions
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
- Lunch - only if you select Standard, Vegetarian or Indian Thali Lunch option
- Audio guide service
- Nikko Toshogu Shrine admission fee
- Roundtrip Train Ticket from Shinjuku Station
- Admission fees and transportation costs noted in the itinerary
- Fees other than those listed in Includes
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change due to road conditions, events, ceremonies, or other reasons. In addition, there may be times when the entire itinerary will be on foot (total approx. 7.0 km)
- Public transportation will be used to move around on this tour. Please note that seating is not guaranteed
- In the winter season (around December to mid-March) and during inclement weather, etc. when it may be difficult to ensure road safety to Kanmangafuchi Abyss, the tour will be guided to Futarasan Shrine, Taiyuuin Mausoleum at Rinno-ji Temple, Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Toshogu Museum, Kanaya Hotel History House, or Nikko Botanical Gardens instead
- If the tour is shared with customers joining round-trip from Shinjuku, the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter may be taking the train from Tokyo to the meeting location. In this case, customers may have to wait until around 11:35am
- Customers who are late for the departure time (11:40am) due to their own circumstances will have their reservations canceled
- If there are customers joining the tour round-trip from Shinjuku, the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will head to Tobu Nikko Station. For those heading to the station area, please confirm with the interpreter guide how to get back
- While congestion is expected at the location, an audio service with which explanations from the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter can be heard will be available
- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with lunch. Please make a booking for children requiring lunch under the child rate
- [No Lunch Tour] Lunch is not included on this tour. Please prepare lunch in advance on your own. Cafes and restaurants near the rest area can be very crowded. Preparing this prior to departure is recommended
- [With Standard or Vegetarian Lunch Tour] Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch. For a vegetarian meal, please book the vegetarian lunch option. Please note that same-day changes cannot be made
- [With Indian Thali Lunch Tour] A double curry set will be served. (Butter chicken masala, coconut curry, naan, rice, salad, lassi, dessert.) For those who would like vegetarian curry or Muslim-friendly curry, please inform the guide during the meet-up in the morning on the day. For those who prefer a standard menu meal or a vegetarian meal, please book the corresponding plan instead. Same-day changes cannot be made. Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available
- As there are slopes and stairs in areas around Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kanmangafuchi Abyss, wearing comfortable shoes as well as using a backpack are recommended. Walking distance during the tour is about 5km [3miles]
- Shoes must be removed in some areas in Toshogu Shrine. Please participate wearing shoes that are easy to put on and take off
- As there are land leeches from April to November, please be sure to keep your legs covered. We recommend wearing thick socks that cover the ankles and bringing bug spray
- Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
- In general, the transfer from Shinjuku to Nikko will be a direct limited express train from JR Shinjuku Station to Tobu Nikko Station (also used for the return trip). However, due to timetable alterations or operation circumstances, the transportation to be used may be changed to JR Tohoku Shinkansen (non-reserved seat) + conventional line train, or a limited express train departing from Tobu Asakusa Station + subway. In any case, the transportation/limited express fare for the transportation route is included in the tour booking charge, and the guide will also accompany the tour from departure from Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo until arrival at Shinjuku Station.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet at the JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office inside the Keio Plaza Hotel by 8:40 a.m. JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office is on the 3rd floor inside Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo's Main Tower in Shinjuku
End Points
- Ends near Shinjuku West Station around 6:30PM-7:45PM
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• If you have arrived at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours on +81 3 5796 5454 (Operated between 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Japan time) for assistance. • In case bookings have been made separately, you may be assigned to be on separate tour buses.
