Private Morning Hike Around Nikko Toshogu Shrine

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

A great walking experience around the World Heritage area which introduces you to Nikko, a city that has developed through mountain asceticism, together with the animistic world of giant trees where Gods are believed to be dwelling.

Let’s enjoy bird watching in the World Heritage area surrounded by giant cedar trees in a solemn atmosphere.

Besides wild birds, with any luck, you can even see flying squirrels. Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a famous World Heritage site as well as a power spot
which is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Tokugawa shogun, who laid the foundations of peace and culture during the 260 years of the Edo period and made a great contribution to the development of modern Japan.

What's Included

Guide fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the five-story pagoda.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Itinerary : 9:00 Meet at Nikko Toshogu Shrine Five-story Pagoda Hiking Route Nikko Toshogu Five-story Pagoda → Takino Inari Jinja Shrine → Futarasan-Jinja Shrine → Nikko Toshogu Five-story Pagoda 11:30 Dismiss at Nikko Toshogu Shrine Five-story Pagoda *Hiking may take approximately 1.5 to 2 times longer than usual depends on weather conditions, congestion, and probabilities of birds’ occurrence About Nikko Toshogu Most buildings of the shrine where Tokugawa Ieyasu is dedicated to, were rebuilt during the "Great Reconstruction of Kanei/Kan'ei no Taizukuri" by the 3rd Shogun Iemitsu in Kan'ei 13 (1636). 55 buildings lining the precincts of it, including eight national treasures and 34 important cultural properties. The buildings are decorated with lacquer and brilliant colors by master craftsmen from all over Japan. Numerous sculptures are displayed on the pillars. Mar.~ Apr.: Black kite・Japanese pygmy woodpecker・Brown-eared bulbul・Brown dipper・Eurasian wren

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Tagorihime-no-Mikoto, concubine of Ōnamuchi-no- Mikoto (the main enshrined deity of Futarasan Shrine), has been enshrined in the associated shrine. This shrine is popular since it brings benefits. Especially the "Luck-testing torii gate", which is said to bring good luck if you can throw stones into a small hole in the torii gate for 3 times and at least 1 passes through the hole. And the "Offspring stone", which is said to be blessed with good children and easy delivery. Also the "Marriage bamboo", which is said to make you a good matchmaking if you pray to a bamboo grass. May~ Aug.: Blue-and-white flycatcher・Narcissus flycatcher・Eastern crowned-warbler・Ashy minivet・Asian brown flycatcher・Japanese thrush, etc.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    One of the three sub-shrines that form Nikko Futarasan-jinja Shrine, Chugushi is situated on the shore of Lake Chuzenji, between the main and upper shrines. Chugushi was established in the 8th century and is dedicated to Mt. Nantai. The shrine is a popular place for those seeking a romantic match!

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Eco Tours
Nature Walks

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