5km Walking World Heritage Nikko 1-Day Tour from Shinjuku/Nikko
-Exploring Nikko which is home to the ““Shrines and Temples of Nikko,”” a registered World Heritage Site in small group! -5 km 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. -Participants learn about Nikko’s history, culture, and faith through English explanations with audio guide. -Conducted with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter"
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Inclusions
Admission to: Nikko Toshogu Shrine
English-speaking guide
One-way transfer
Local Bus (no seat reservations) from Tobu Nikko Station to the Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Audio guide service
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-5
Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
This plan departs from Tobu Nikko Station, and does not include transportation from other areas
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 11:35
Customers who are late for the departure time (11:40) 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
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
As there are slopes and stairs in areas around Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kanmangafuchi Abyss and shoes must be removed in some areas in Toshogu Shrine. Please participate wearing shoes with good traction and clothing easy to walk in, put on and take off as well as using a backpack are recommended. (A distance of about 5 km will be covered.)
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
Shoes must be removed in some areas in Toshogu Shrine. Please participate wearing shoes that are easy to puton and take off, and are comfortable to walk in
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
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Tobu Nikko Station
4-3 Matsubaracho, Nikko, Tochigi
Please refer to the map for assistance
What's included in 5km Walking World Heritage Nikko 1-Day Tour from Shinjuku/Nikko
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 11:30, meet up at Tobu Nikko Station. Meet your guide in front of the Tourist Information Center inside Tobu Nikko Station building. From here, take the route bus to the bus stop near Kanmangafuchi Abyss.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Transportation] By bus
- [Attraction/experience] 20 min(s), Guided tour, Kanmangafuchi Abyss, Kanmangafuchi Abyss is a small gorge formed by an eruption of Mt. Nantai. There is a row of approximately 70 stone statues of Jizo along the river
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Dining] 50 min(s), Lunch, Meal Break, Meals are not included. You are to have lunch on their own. Cafes and restaurants near the rest area can be very crowded. Preparing this prior to departure is recommended
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 20 min(s), Guided tour, Tōshō-gū shrine, A registered UNESCO World Heritage Site, this sacred place with over 400 years of history is where Ieyasu Tokugawa, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, is enshrined
- [Return] 15:40, at Nikko Toshogu, The tour ends at Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Feel free to continue enjoying sightseeing. If you need to head back to the station area, ask the guide for directions. Enjoy the rest of your time in Nikko!
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Embark on a captivating Japan Nikko day tour, exploring the unique wonders of Kanmangafuchi Abyss. This small gorge features around 70 Jizo stone statues along the riverbank. Legend has it that these statues mysteriously change in number with each count. A botanical garden offers a scenic backdrop matching the season. Indulge in a delicious Japanese-style lunch before visiting the renowned Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting over 400 years of history. This sacred site, where Ieyasu Tokugawa is enshrined, showcases traditional beauty, including the iconic main hall and carvings of a sleeping cat and three monkeys. The day concludes with a route bus journey to Tobu Nikko Station, marking the end of a culturally enriching and visually stunning exploration.
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