Tokyo: Toshogu Shrine (Nikko Toshogu), Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls
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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.
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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
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 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 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.
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.
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- 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
Reviews(5)
Excursion very complete..First seeing the temples of Nikko, then we went to a lake where we took an optional boat ride and finally we went to see some waterfalls. Both the guide Jeffrey ate the chauffeur were very friendly and after the excursion we were given a souvenir of Mount Fuji
Thank you for sharing such a positive and detailed review of your excursion! We are truly pleased to hear that you found the tour comprehensive and enjoyable—from visiting the temples of Nikko to the optional boat ride on the lake, and finally the waterfall visit. We are especially glad that Jeffrey and the driver provided such kind and friendly service throughout the journey, and that the Mount Fuji souvenir was a memorable touch to conclude your day. We deeply appreciate your feedback and are delighted that you had a fulfilling experience. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to Jeffrey and the driver. We look forward to welcoming you again on another adventure in the future, and we warmly invite all potential guests to join us for a similarly rich and hospitable travel experience. Best regards
It was a great experience. Kai was my tour guide. He did an exceptional job and knew some history of the visited places. Every place listed was seen. Every place listed was beautiful
Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and that Kai's exceptional guidance and historical knowledge added depth to your tour. It’s wonderful to know that you were able to see every beautiful place listed on the itinerary. We truly appreciate you taking the time to recommend us and would be delighted to welcome you back for another memorable journey. We also look forward to assisting future guests in experiencing the same beauty and insightful tours. Best regards
The place is truly special - historic, beautiful, and interesting. Visiting it was among the highlights of our trip to Tokyo. Without it, learning the history of the place would be much poorer. There are two items that I would suggest for improvement: 1. Tourist guide - his English and the volume of knowledge need to be enhanced as well as the presentation skills. 2. The mini-bus used by the tour provider is to be upgraded to a full-size tourist class comfortable bus - the trip of 2.5 hours duration each way was rather tiring in a small vehicle. Finally, the entrance fee to the Shrine is to be included in the overall cost so as to avoid any unnecessary questions and confusion.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed and thoughtful feedback regarding your recent tour experience. We are delighted to hear that you found the historic site truly special and that it became one of the highlights of your trip to Tokyo. We sincerely appreciate your constructive suggestions regarding our guide’s English proficiency and presentation skills, as well as the comfort of our transportation. Your input is invaluable as we continuously strive to improve the quality of our tours. We are also taking note of your point about including the shrine entrance fee in the overall cost to enhance transparency and convenience for our guests. Thank you again for your kind words and valuable recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you — and future guests — back for an even more refined and enjoyable experience in the future! Best regards
The sights visited were interesting but bad organised. First It was difficult to find our guide amongst an anarchic crowd of tourists. No distinctive sign to know who was our guide. Then we began the visit by the temple in the morning when it was full of tourists and in the afternoon we went to the observatory, the lake and the waterfall when the sun has turned in front of us. Very bad for the photos. Waterfalls were in the dark and these last sights were exposed with the sun in front of us. I recommend this tour but with another better organised agency.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback regarding your recent tour experience. this is an unavoidable weather-related force majeure factor, and we regret that we are unable to secure additional compensation for you under such circumstances. To help you better plan your trips and avoid similar disappointments caused by weather, we would like to remind you to check the latest weather forecast before your departure. Additionally, this tour is subject to our "Reserve Now & Pay Later" policy. This allows you to monitor the weather conditions closely—if there is a possibility that the weather may affect your travel experience, you can choose to stop the payment process. For guests who have already made payments, please rest assured. We understand your concerns and have set relatively flexible cancellation terms for this product: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time), which is designed to protect your travel experience as much as possible. Best regards
The sights you will see are amaizing. The tour guides are very young and very inexperienced. A lot of helpful information in respect to which ticket is needed, can you make the shrine and museum visit in two hours or where is best place to have lunch for example were missing.
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback about your recent tour. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future, with a more informed and smoothly organized experience that matches the beauty of the sights you explore. Best regards
