From Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour

4.3
(37 reviews)

11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.
The Shinkyo Bridge, also known as "Yamasuge's Snake Bridge", spans the entrance and is one of the cultural properties that constitute the World Heritage site. It is also designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

What's Included

WiFi on board
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Air-conditioned vehicle
souvenir from Nikko
Nikko Toshogu entrance fee
Lunch
Shinkyo Bridge entrance

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Lake Chuzenji (中禅寺湖, Chūzenjiko) 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

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The almost 100-meter tall Kegon Waterfall (華厳の滝, Kegon no take) is the most famous of Nikko s many beautiful waterfalls. In fact, it is even ranked as one of Japan s three most beautiful falls, along with Nachi Waterfall in Wakayama Prefecture and Fukuroda Waterfall in Ibaraki Prefecture

    1 hour 10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The bridge is ranked as one of Japan's three finest bridges together with Iwakuni's Kintaikyo and Saruhashi in Yamanashi Prefecture.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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
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