From Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour
Tochigi Nikko is a charming town in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture with plenty of attractions where you can experience authentic Japanese culture.
By join this day tour you will have a deep understanding about the city of Nikko, together with the history of Nikko Toshogu, the only UNESCO world heritage in Kanto area. Then, admire the magnificent Kegon Falls which was formed when the Daiya River was rerouted by lava flows.
Afterward, to make it flexible and free, you can choose between the Chuzenji Lake or the Nikko Hot Spring. In Chuzenji Lake, gaze at the pristine waters and enjoy a stunning view of Mount Nantai. At the Nikko Hot Spring, you can relax and regain your energy before concluding this exciting trip by experiencing an Onihei Edo-style service area
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From Shinjuku
Starting point:
SMBC Bank Shinjuku Nishiguchi, 1-chōme-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
What's included in From Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Nikko Tosho-gu
At the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nikko Tosho-gu, among the many beautiful carvings you will find the famous Three Wise Monkeys, the Sleeping Cat and the Imagined Elephants
Irohazaka RoutePass-by Only
A scenic highway connects the city of Nikkō with the Oku-Nikkō area. It is divided into two one-way roads, Iroha-zaka No. 1 and No. 2, which traverse the 440-meter difference in elevation between the Umagaeshi area at the bottom and Lake Chūzenji at the top through a series of switchbacks. “Iroha” is the name of a poem that uses each of the 48 characters of the Japanese syllabary exactly once. The poem appears, one character at a time, on signs at each bend in the road. The first 20 characters appear on the ascending route (No. 2), while the descent (No. 1) starts from the 21st character and finishes the poem.
Lake Chuzenji
Lake Chuzenji (ä¸ç¦…寺湖, ChÅ«zenjiko) is a scenic lake in the mountains above the town of Nikko. It is located at the foot of Mount Nantai, Nikko s sacred volcano, whose eruption blocked the valley below, thereby creating Lake Chuzenji about 20,000 years ago
Inclusions
- Hot Spring entrance fee (or souvenir from Nikko)
- WiFi on board
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Nikko Toshogu entrance fee
- Lunch
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu Information (B2/F) bus stop no. 13. The bus terminal is on the basement level of the high-rise building (Tokyo Midtown Yaesu) that you will see in front when you go out from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
