Tokyo: Toshogu Shrine (Nikko Toshogu), Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls

Tokyo: Toshogu Shrine (Nikko Toshogu), Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls

Duration10h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English, Chinese

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

This is great for adventure seekers, families with children, etc. You can take in the breathtaking views from Nikko's most popular observation deck.Depart on Tuesdays and Saturdays with a minimum of 4 people.Visit one of Japan's renowned waterfalls, Huayan Falls, at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nikko Toshogu Shrine.Along with local professional Chinese drivers and tour guides, they offer reliable and considerate services.Enjoy breathtaking views from Nikko's most popular observation deck.

Options

From Shinjuku 07:30AM Bus Tour

Duration: 10 hours
Car or small bus: Reference model:5-8Car: ToyotaAlphardor equivalent;9-14Car: ToyotaHAICEor equivalent;18-22Vehicle: minibus
Important Reminder:: For tours from Dec 12 to Dec 31, please gather at 8:30 AM on weekdays (Mon-Fri). For all tour dates starting from Jan 1, 2027
Starting point:
Tokyo Mode Gakuen, モード学園総合校舎コクーンタワ, 1-chōme-7-3 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

From Tokyo: 07:00AM Bus Tour

Duration: 10 hours
Car or small bus: Reference model:5-8Car: ToyotaAlphardor equivalent;9-14Car: ToyotaHAICEor equivalent;18-22Vehicle: minibus
Important Reminder:: For tours from Dec 12 to Dec 31, please gather at 8:00 AM on weekdays (Mon-Fri). For all tour dates starting from Jan 1, 2027
Starting point:
1-chōme-6-5 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan

What's included

Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
Children under 3 years old are free of charge without occupying a seat
Driver service fee
Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary

Accommodation expenses, meals, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses
Other items not mentioned in the [fee included]

What to expect

Nikko Tosho-gu Okariden
3h · Admission ticket not included

Admission fees: Adults 1600 yen per person, middle and elementary school students 550 yen per person.

Toshogu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Shogunate, and is also one of Japan's most significant historical and cultural sites. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Shrines and Temples of Nikko."

Toshogu Shrine was established in 1617 by Tokugawa Hidetada, the second shogun and son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, and was expanded in 1636 by the third shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu, to its present grandeur. The shrine is built in the "gongen-zukuri" architectural style, which blends elements of Shinto and Buddhism, symbolizing Tokugawa Ieyasu's divine status as the "Toshogu Daigongen."

The three must-see carvings at Nikko Toshogu Shrine are:
The Three Wise Monkeys: Located on the stable, the carvings of the three monkeys；The Sleeping Cat and The Elephant of Imagination
Irohazaka Route
Pass by

Iroha Mountain Road is one of the "Top 100 Roads in Japan". It is 15.8 kilometers from Nikko City to Lake Chuzenji and Oku-Nikko. There are a total of 48 turns on the up/down route. It is a mountain road located in the Nikko region. Famous for its picturesque driving routes. In autumn, mountain trails are the most beautiful and popular. Due to the varying heights of the mountains, you can enjoy the entire red leaves of various colors, which makes you feel relaxed and breathtaking. You can also view Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji from the Akechipingira Ropeway.
Lake Chuzenji
1h · Admission ticket included

Lake Chuzenji is the highest natural lake in Japan. In Lake Chuzenji, there are azaleas in spring, green trees in summer, red leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter. There is a beautiful scenery for tourists to enjoy in all four seasons. It is particularly famous for its azaleas in spring and red leaves in autumn. During this time, a steady stream of people come to visit with their cameras in order to capture their favorite pictures.
Kegon Falls
40m

Kegon Falls is one of the three famous waterfalls in Japan and a popular tourist destination. The water from Chuzenji Lake forms the Ojiri River at its eastern end, crosses Mount Nantai, and flows down from a height of 700 meters to form the main part of the waterfall, which is 99 meters high. The upper rock protrudes forward and 12 small waterfalls flow out of rock gaps. In autumn, the surrounding red leaves are blanketed with beautiful scenery. It is the tourist center of Nikko National Park. It is perfect for taking pictures and has an artistic conception of mountains and flowing water.
10m · Admission ticket not included

Kegon Falls Observation Elevator reference prices: Adults 600 yen, elementary school students 400 yen. Please cover the costs yourself. If you do not take the elevator, you can choose to tour by walking up and down the stairs.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Time: 7:30 AM （For Saturdays and Sundays from November 1st to December 31st, depart one hour earlier.）Location: Tokyo MODE GAKUEN
Our Guide holding the yellow flag with “Gogoday”logo，easy to recognize

Meeting point

Time: 7:00 AM（For Saturdays and Sundays from November 1st to December 31st, depart one hour earlier.） Location: JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit
Our Guide holding the yellow flag with “Gogoday”logo，easy to recognize

End point

Time: 7:30 AM （For Saturdays and Sundays from November 1st to December 31st, depart one hour earlier.）Location: Tokyo MODE GAKUEN
Our Guide holding the yellow flag with “Gogoday”logo，easy to recognize

End point

Time: 7:00 AM（For Saturdays and Sundays from November 1st to December 31st, depart one hour earlier.） Location: JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit
Our Guide holding the yellow flag with “Gogoday”logo，easy to recognize

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email. Please note that many hotels in Japan cannot park for a long time, so if you are picked up by the hotel, please wait for the bus in front of the hotel in advance, not in the room.
Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.
Groups of 4 people, before ordering, please ask customer service whether the group has been formed
Once confirmed, the date cannot be changed, late or no-show will be non-refundable.
During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time and lunch.
One-day trip itinerary, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
For Saturdays and Sundays from November 1st to December 31st, depart one hour earlier.
Minimum group size: 4 people
Depart early for the autumn foliage season! Operating dates: Oct 15 – Nov 30 Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit: Departs at 7:00 AM (JST) Tokyo Mode Gakuen: Departs at 7:30 AM (JST)!!
For tours from Dec 1 to Dec 31 weekdays (Mon-Fri) & for all tour dates starting from Jan 1, 2027, Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit: Departs at 8:00 AM (JST)/ Tokyo Mode Gakuen: Departs at 8:30 AM (JST)!!

Cancellation policy

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

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