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Full Day Tour in Nikko with Pickup
Nikko
Discover Nikko's stunning nature and rich culture on a full-day tour. Explore lavish shrines, verdant forests, and breathtaking waterfalls. Perfect for nature and culture enthusiasts.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Nikko Tosho-gu - Understand why “Don’t say ‘magnificent’ until you’ve seen Nikko” visiting the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate and nearby shrines and temple. The most renowned shrine of “the Shrines and Temples of Nikko”-a Japan’s leading world heritage, is where Ieyasu Tokugawa, the great Shogun who started the flourishing Edo Period, is enshrined. Most of the shrine complex you see today was rebuilt in 17th century. The shrine contains 55 buildings including 8 national treasures and 34 listed buildings. The highlights are sumptuous carvings lacquered and richly coloured brilliantly, which you will gaze at craftsmanship assembled from all over the country. Do not miss the symbol of peace “Sleeping Cat”, and the “Three Monkeys” with the “see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil” poses!
- Shinkyo Bridge - The Shinkyo Bridge is the first structure visitors see before they enter the area of Nikko’s shrines.
- Lake Chuzenji - Lake Chuzenji is the largest lake in Tochigi, framed by 25 kilometres of incredible nature. The area used to be a popular summer resort for foreigners in the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The villas of French and Belgian embassies can still be found here. You can enjoy seasonal charms by the lake. Walking trails surround the water’s edge and there is an excursion boat available on the lake. The views from the lake are spectacular, particularly when the cherry blossoms or azaleas are blooming or when the autumn leaves are turning. The “Koyo-meguri” tour, enjoying autumn leaves reflecting on the lake, is highly recommended.
- Nikko - Discover the intricate beauty of Toshogu Shrine’s carvings, immerse yourself in the tranquility of Lake Chuzenji, and be awe-struck by the majestic Kegon Falls. Explore the sacred grounds of Futarasan Shrine and step back in time at Tamozawa Imperial Villa. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, nature lover, or simply seeking serenity, Nikko offers a journey of enchanting experiences that will leave you with cherished memories. Embrace the harmonious fusion of past and present in this charming destination.
- Kegon Falls - Kegon Waterfall is the most famous of Nikko’s 48 waterfalls. Water from Lake Chuzenji falls 97 metres straight down to the rocks below creating a dynamic and artistic work of nature. A special lift takes visitors to the basin where the force and roar of the water can be witnessed close up! Impressive in any season, the waterfall looks particularly spectacular when surrounded by the fresh green leaves in May, house martins in June, or the “12 falls” - small streams of the frozen waterfall clad in blue ice - during January and February.
- Rinno-ji Temple - Rinnoji (輪王寺, Rinnōji) is Nikko’s most important temple. It was founded by Shodo Shonin, the Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism to Nikko in the 8th century. The temple’s main building, the Sanbutsudo, houses large, gold lacquered, wooden statues of Amida, Senju-Kannon (“Kannon with a thousand arms”) and Bato-Kannon (“Kannon with a horse head”). The three deities are regarded as Buddhist manifestations of Nikko’s three mountain deities which are enshrined at Futarasan Shrine. A decade-long renovation of the Sanbutsudo was completed in spring 2019.
- Kirifuri Waterfall - Kirifuri Waterfall (霧降の滝, Kirifuri no taki) is an impressive, 75 meter high, two-tiered waterfall located below the Kirifuri Highlands, a few kilometers northeast of the temples and shrines of Nikko. The sight of the elegant falls cascading down the mountain provides a nice contrast to the surrounding foliage, which is lush and green in spring and summer and displays fiery shades of red, orange and gold in autumn. The name Kirifuri means “falling mist” after the fine mist that is created when the water crashes against the rocks at the bottom of the lower falls. The view may occasionally be obscured when mist or fog covers the valley. It used to be possible to hike down to the base of the waterfalls, but the trail down the mountain partially collapsed several years ago and has been closed ever since.
What's Included
- Petrol and Gas
- English Speaking Driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Highway Tolls
- Modern and Clean Vehicles
What's Not Included
- Entry ticket of tosho-go shrine(less than 5 USD)
- Admission fee of kegon falls (3USD)
- Admission fee of shinkyo bridge (3USD)
- Admission fee tamozawa imperial villa (less than 5 USD)
Additional Information
Nikko is a town at the entrance to Nikko National Park, most famous for Toshogu, Japan’s most lavishly decorated shrine and the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate.
Nikko is a peaceful respite, and as such, it is one of the most iconic places to visit in the North Kanto region. Nikko is well-known for its natural beauty, from verdant forests, rolling hills, and breathtaking waterfalls to raging rivers, streams, and a beautiful lake. This tour will appeal to travelers interested in both nature and culture.
Location
Nikko Tosho-gu
2301 Sannai,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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