Nikko 1-Day Bus Tour :World Heritage of Nikko Toshogu,Lake Chuzenji,Kegon Falls

Overview

This is one of the most interesting day tours from Tokyo you can book. This package will help you make the most of your visit to Nikko National park and it is informative and enjoyable. You will be accompanied by a professional guide who will take you on the journey. Your first stop will be the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the burial place of tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that ruled Japan for over 250 years until 1868. You will learn in depth the Shinto religion and its intriguing history. After visiting Nikko TOshogu, you will pass through the Iroha Slope which is famous for its 48 sharp turns and often portrayed in animation. You will then get to Kegon Waterfall, popular for its many beautiful waterfalls and ranked among the three most beautiful falls in Japan. In addition, you will pick between walking along Lake Chuzenji, or experiencing the Nikko hot spring. Note: you can upgrade your tour to include a traditional Japanese lunch to indulge in local Japanese cuisines.

Tour highlights

• Go on a full-day trip to Nikko National park from Tokyo, an exploration to know more about three indigenous attractions of Japan.

• Admire the awesomely built wood carvings and ornate structures of Toshogu Shrine, a World UNESCO Heritage site.

• Learn about the Shinto religion and its importance in Japan history, culture and politics

• Visit the amazing Kegon Waterfall, one of the three famous waterfalls in Japan

• Pick according to your preferences whether to continue via Lake Chuzenji or bounce to Nikko Hot Spring

What’s included?

• Round trip coach transportation to and from Tokyo

• Professional English-Speaking guide

• Toshogu Shrine Entrance ticket

• Lunch (if included)

What’s excluded?

• Hotel pickup/drop-off

• Food and drinks (if not selected)

• Gratuities

Things to note/know before you go

• Duration – 11 hours (approx)

• Mobile ticket

• Tour offered in English

• Infants must sit on laps

• Not wheelchair accessible

Meeting point/pickup

• Keio Plaza Hotel, 2 Chrome-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan