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From Tokyo, Nikko UNESCO Shrine and Nature View 1-Day Tour


From Tokyo, Nikko UNESCO Shrine and Nature View 1-Day Tour


Go on a trip to one of Japan's sacred UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Delight in the majestic beauty of Kegon Falls, Japan's highest-altitude lake Chuzenji and more.



Experience Tochigi Nikko, a charming town in Japan’s Tochigi prefecture with plenty of attractions where you can experience authentic Japanese culture. Visit various historical and cultural landmarks in the company of a driver/guide.

Start your journey at Shinjuku or Tokyo station, depending on the option selected. Meet your driver/guide and hop into their comfortable vehicle as you head to your first location.

Arrive at Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is not to be missed. This site is the memorial of Tokugawa Leyasu, who founded the Tokugawa shogunate.Peruse sculptures full of legends such as the "Three Apes", "Sleeping Cat", and the "Singing Dragon" inside the building.(ticket excluded)

Continue on your journey with a visit to Shōyō-en Garden, renowned for its beautiful autumn foliage. Be amazed by the 3,200-square-meter garden within the precincts of Rinno-ji Temple, with a history spanning over 1,250-years.
(From Oct.15th to Dec.10th)
Stroll on the historic street of Nikko City, along the pilgrimage route where you can find restaurants and souvenir shops. Many shops here sell Nikko specialties like "Yuba" and Japanese sweets.(From Oct.15th to Dec.10th)

Start from Dec.11, will go to visit Observation Deck instead of Rinno-ji Temple Shoyoen Garden.Akechidaira Ropeway Observation Deck is the most popular observatory in Nikko area, with views of both Chuzenji Lake and Huayan Falls. From the east side of the observatory, you can also look at the screen rock made up of continuous cliffs, and the rolling mountains in the distance. It takes only 3 minutes to reach the observation deck at 1373 meters above sea level by taking the aerial cable car from Mingping.

Take a pleasant drive down Irohazaka Road, one of "Japan's Top 100 Roads." This mountainous road in Nikko is famous for its scenic driving route, with a total of 48 turns along the uphill and downhill lanes. It's particularly stunning during autumn, known for its vibrant fall foliage making it very popular.

Don't miss Japan's highest-altitude natural lake-Lake, Chuzenji. Throughout the seasons, it offers breathtaking scenery, including rhododendrons in spring, lush greenery in summer, vibrant autumn foliage, and snowy landscapes in winter.

Admire the magnificent Kegon Falls which was formed when the Daiya River was rerouted by lava flow.

Kegon Falls is also an unmissable attraction, which is one of the three major waterfalls in Japan, a large waterfall formed by the river flowing from Lake Chuzenji. Be in awe of the water pouring down from a height of 97-meters, set-off by the different scenery in different seasons next to it.

Finish your day of adventure with a transfer back to the original meeting point.


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Duration 10 hours

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Japanese, Chinese, English

from € 89.75 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • 2 starting location options:
  • Puromisu Mitsuisumitomoginkoshinjukunishiguchironkeiyakukona, 1-chōme-6 Marunouchi
  • Bus / coach
  • (2.5 hours)
  • Nikko Toshogu
  • Visit, Sightseeing (2 hours)
  • Extra fee
  • Shōyō-en Garden
  • Visit, Sightseeing
  • Optional, Extra fee
  • Nikko
  • Visit, Sightseeing
  • Optional
  • Akechidaira Ropeway Observation Deck
  • Visit, Sightseeing (60 hours)
  • Optional
  • Lake Chūzenji
  • Photo stop, Sightseeing (1 hour)
  • Kegon Falls
  • Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)
  • Bus / coach
  • (2.5 hours)
  • 2 drop-off locations:
  • 1-chōme-6 Marunouchi, Puromisu Mitsuisumitomoginkoshinjukunishiguchironkeiyakukona
  • Main stop
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Visit the famous historical and natural attractions in the city of Nikko
  • Discover one of Japan’s greatest World Heritage Sites, Nikko Toshogu Shrine
  • Enjoy a break by Lake Chuzenji at the foot of a volcano
  • Visit one of Japan's famous waterfalls and enjoy the beautiful red maples
  • Take the cable car up to the observation deck for a panoramic view
  • Includes
  • Driver service fee
  • Guide service fee
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated areas
  • Attraction tickets
  • Lunch


  • Nikko Toshogu