From Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour

Duration11h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesChinese, Cantonese, English

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Tochigi Nikko is a charming town in Japanâ€™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. 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.

Options

From Tokyo Yaesu (1st April ~)

Starting point:
TOFROM YAESU TOWER, 1-chōme-6-1 Yaesu, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0028, Japan

From Shinjuku

Starting point:
SMBC Bank Shinjuku Nishiguchi, 1-chōme-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

What's included

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

Lunch
Shinkyo Bridge entrance

What to expect

Nikko Tosho-gu
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

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 Route
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.
Lake Chuzenji
50m

Lake Chuzenji (ä¸ç¦…å¯ºæ¹–, 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
Kegon Falls
1h 10m

The almost 100-meter tall Kegon Waterfall (è¯åŽ³ã®æ», 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
20m · Admission ticket not included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

(From 1st April 2026)
Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu A, B1F, Bus Stop A01 (TOFROM Yaesu Tower)
Exit the ticket gates at Tokyo Station’s Yaesu Exit (North Exit)
Head toward TOFROM YAESU TOWER, please go down one level from street level.

Meeting point

Meet on the ground floor of Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, Shinjuku Nishiguchi Branch. The left-hand-side of the Shinjuku L Tower Starbucks. The nearest exit is the JR West Exit or Metro West Gate. The tour leader will be holding a yellow flag "ONTABI" at the meeting point.

End point

(From 1st April 2026)
Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu A, B1F, Bus Stop A01 (TOFROM Yaesu Tower)
Exit the ticket gates at Tokyo Station’s Yaesu Exit (North Exit)
Head toward TOFROM YAESU TOWER, please go down one level from street level.

End point

Meet on the ground floor of Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, Shinjuku Nishiguchi Branch. The left-hand-side of the Shinjuku L Tower Starbucks. The nearest exit is the JR West Exit or Metro West Gate. The tour leader will be holding a yellow flag "ONTABI" at the meeting point.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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