From Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls,Lake Chuzenji Tour
Description
Explore Japan's cultural heritage on a day trip from Tokyo to Nikko. Visit the UNESCO-listed Toshogu Shrine, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, and marvel at its architectural beauty and intricate carvings. Drive through the scenic Irohazaka Winding Road, renowned for its stunning views. Discover the natural wonders of Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls, one of Japan's top waterfalls, famous for its breathtaking cascades and vibrant seasonal scenery. This tour offers cultural insights and picturesque landscapes for nature and history enthusiasts alike. - Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Toshogu Shrine - Scenic drive through Irohazaka with panoramic views - Explore Japan's highest lake, Lake Chuzenji - Witness the beauty of Kegon Falls, one of Japan’s top waterfalls
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08:00 –Departure from Tokyo station 08:30-Departure from Shinjuku station 10:40 – Nikko Toshogu Shrine Area Dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Shogunate, Toshogu is one of Japan’s most iconic historical and cultural sites. Together with Futarasan Shrine and Rinnoji Temple, it forms the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Shrines and Temples of Nikko.” The shrine complex includes about 55 buildings, featuring 8 National Treasures and 34 Important Cultural Properties. Highlights include: Yomeimon Gate – Known as the “Gate of Sunlight,” it features over 500 intricate carvings and is admired for its lavish decoration and unparalleled craftsmanship. Admire the Yomeimon Gate, known as the “Gate of Sunlight,” with over 500 intricate carvings. See the famous Three Wise Monkeys, the Sleeping Cat, and the Imaginary Elephants.
14:00 – Irohazaka Winding Road (Drive-through) A scenic mountain road, part of Japan’s “Top 100 Roads,” connecting Nikko City to Lake Chuzenji and Oku-Nikko. It spans 15.8 km with a total of 48 sharp curves. Particularly stunning in autumn, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of vibrant autumn foliage. From the Akechidaira Ropeway, visitors can also view Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji.
15:00 – Lake Chuzenji Japan’s highest natural lake, Lake Chuzenji offers spectacular scenery year-round—spring azaleas, lush summer greenery, fiery autumn leaves, and serene winter snow. The spring blooms and autumn foliage are especially famous, attracting photographers from across Japan.
15:40 – Kegon Falls One of Japan’s “Three Great Waterfalls” and a major attraction in Nikko National Park. The water from Lake Chuzenji flows into the Daiya River and drops 99 meters in a dramatic cascade. The protruding rock face creates 12 smaller side waterfalls, enhancing the beauty of the scene. Autumn’s red leaves make it an especially photogenic spot.
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Important 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- From November to December, the meeting time will be 1 hour earlier on weekends. The tour bus departs from Tokyo Station at 7 o'clock and from Shinjuku Station at 7:30.(Advanced 1 hour)
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.There are many tour groups at the location, Late arrivals or no shows will not be refunded.
- You will receive an email the evening before the tour with important details, including the guide，driver and meeting point information. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder.
- Bring some cash, as credit cards may not be accepted at certain Locations.
- On weekends, public holidays, or during peak travel seasons, traffic conditions may be affected. The guide may adjust the order of attractions,visit durations, or reduce the number of stops based on real-time conditions, Do not schedule other activities immediately after the tour as return times may vary.
- This is a shared group tour with guests from various countries. The guide will provide explanations in multiple languages.
- Please be advised that the vehicle arrangement will be based on the number of participants on the day of departure, ranging from the smallest 10-seat Hiace to the largest 45-seat tourist bus.
- If the participants less than 13 person, the tour guide will also service as the driver
- The tour runs with a minimum of 4 people. If not enough people join, we’ll let you know at least a day in advance and offer to cancel or change the date.
- The last image in the product gallery show the actual meeting point—please refer to them.
Reviews(7)
The guide was very kind and very helpful. He speaks English well though not perfectly. We went everywhere we should, and had enough time. You do need to double-check that your tour will be in English. One e-mail from the tour operator (Gogoday) said the tour will be in Chinese only, but fortunately it was wrong. Some other customers have the misfortune of getting tours in the wrong language. Admission fees are not included in the tour price. At the shrine and museum, a ticket costs 2,400 yen per person. At the waterfall, an elevator ticket costs 600 yen per person.
That you sit In a Coach for 5 hours and becomes cramped and uncomfy although there are toilet breaks which makes it easier! Our guide tety was great as patient all the time as we had a huge crowded bus
Travel by bus comfortable and fast. For the excursions on site each of us chose what to see, the guide gave us the main information on how to move. Organizing it yourself would have been much more complicated
The temple is the highlight of the tour! The site is fantastic and the setting Is amazing. The bus is a great way to get there in one day. It is worth noting that the finding the tour among all the other GoGoToday guides starting at the “Cocoon.” Was challenging. Our guide was late and it was stressful. Several of the other GoGoToday guides were rude and only one of about ten was helpful. Communication about the guide being late was not provided through the Viator app or email/text from GoGoToday. It was stressful to think we missed out tour when we arrived 20 minutes early and had to ask every single guide for help. Also, worth noting, there is no lunch stop (food is limitedly available at stands near the sights). Do consider bringing snacks to eat (food and beverages are not allowed on the bus). This would have been five stars except for the stressful and rude start.
Great tour, well organized, plenty of time at each location. You don't feel rushed and have time to enjoy some beautiful scenery and great history.
The guide was nice but gave us very little historic explanation about the temple. We had to visit the temple entirely by ourselves.
What a fantastic experience! Enjoyed every minute of it. Lee our tour guide was patient and shared a lot of insights and hot tips!
