Day trip to Nikko with optional lunch - departing from Tokyo

Day trip to Nikko with optional lunch - departing from Tokyo

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You would like

Visit to the Tosho-gu shinto shrine
The trip to Nikko National Park and the Kegon waterfall
The view of Mount Nantai from the banks of Lake Chuzenji
The comfort of an air-conditioned coach and the services of a professional guide

Essential information *

Duration
10 hours 30 minutes

Languages

English

Starting time
8:30 AM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

Leave Tokyo for a day to explore the Nikko region and its iconic attractions!

Located in Tochigi prefecture 150 km north of Tokyo, Nikko is a city famous for its rich cultural heritage and exceptional natural sites. Enjoy a day in a national park away from the hustle and bustle of the capital and discover this jewel of Japanese history.

You'll meet your guide in Tokyo's Shinjuku district and travel to Nikko by coach. After a lunch break (optional), you'll visit Nikko Tosho-gu, a Shinto shrine built in the 17th century and dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was the first shogun of the Edo period. This shrine is one of the most important ones in the country and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Take time to admire its unique traditional architecture, delicate ornamentation and dazzling colours.

After this tour, you'll be taken to the heart of Nikko National Park. After a drive along the winding Irohazaka mountain road, your next stop will be the Kegon waterfall. This 97m-high Nikko waterfall is a must-see and is considered one of the most beautiful in Japan. You'll then head to Chuzenji Lake, the highest in the country. You'll have a short break where you can admire the imposing Mont Nantai from the lake's bank.

At the end of the tour, you'll be driven back to Tokyo station.

Departure place

Options

You'll be asked to choose a package when booking:
- With lunch
- Without lunch

Good to know

  • Availability: Friday and Sunday
  • Meet-up point near Shinjuku station in Tokyo. Further details are in your voucher
  • Time: 8h30. Please arrive at the meet-up at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
  • Tour duration: Approximately 10.30 hrs (including approximately 5 hrs round trip)
  • The tour operator reserves the right to cancel the activity if there aren't enough participants. If this is the case, you'll be offered an alternative date or a refund
  • Your guide may have to change the itinerary or miss out parts due to weather or traffic conditions
  • This activity is free for children under 5. However, they will not be allocated seats on the coach and will have to sit on an adult's lap Similarly, lunch will not be provided. If you would like them to have a seat and a meal please book the paid children's option.
  • The visits to the Tosho-gu Shrine and the Kegon Falls require walking uphill and climbing steps. We recommend you wear comfy walking shoes
  • We recommend you wear warm clothing in autumn and winter
  • Visitor numbers are particularly high in autumn, between 11 October and 6 November, due to the autumn scenery. This means there are often traffic jams on the Irohazaka road
  • If the road is too congested, the visits to Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji may be cancelled.

Price includes

  • Day trip in an air-conditioned coach leaving from Tokyo
  • Visit to Nikko Toshogu Shrine
  • Visit to Kegon Falls
  • The services of an English-speaking guide
  • Lunch (if you select this option)

Price doesn’t include

  • Transfers from/to your hotel
  • Tips (optional)
  • Any other extras

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