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10 hours 30 minutes
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You will visit Japan's National Treasure, Toshogu Shrine. According to many, this is the most gorgeous shrine of Japan, with its gold leaf decortions, its carvings of animal figures and the tomb of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the most famous shogun in Japanese history.
The Kegon waterfall will take your breath away with its 100 meters in height!
It is the only way out for Lake Chuzenji's water.
The lake, at the foot of Mt. Nantai, is the most iconic landscape of this region, with a temple and some former embassies by its shore.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour will depart regardless of weather or traffic conditions, unless you are notified otherwise by the local operator. Viator and your local tour operator will not be responsible for itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances
As it is stipulated by the law of Japan, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
Please be noted that you cannot change the scheduled return location after the tour.
In case of traffic congestion or any other uncontrollable reasons, may lead to changes on tour schedule or time shorten in each sightseeing spots, please be noted in advance.
When the number of participants is few, mini van may be used for departure. (combination of rental car and driver service)
Tour is scheduled as listed hour, however may subject to change due to traffic condition.
Please wear shoes that enable walking smoothly and easily during the tour.
Please be on time. The bus would not compensate any kinds of tardiness.
In case of traffic congestion or any other uncontrollable reasons that affect the schedule of the trip, changing of route or itinerary, cutting the itinerary, and others will be done in order of the trip to proceed smoothly. Please note that the company will not take any responsibility.
If there is traffic congestion or other reasons that lead to delays and affect the tour schedule, shopping time in outlet will be cut shorted.
In the colder season, please bring winter clothes, as the temperature in Nikko is generally colder than in Tokyo.
If you plan to stay in Nikko for the night you can get off in front of Tobu Nikko Station at the end of the tour. Please let the guide know. Please note that this won't influence the tour price.
Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats or lunch. If bus seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate.
Due to the nature of certain sightseeing locations on this tour (e.g., historical sites, mountainous areas, or poorly maintained paths), we regret to inform you that we cannot recommend participation for guests using wheelchairs.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Air-conditioned vehicle
This tour includes a Japanese style lunch if the option "+Lunch" is selected
Restroom on board
Nikko Tosho-gu
【Nikko Toshogu Shrine】 ●Japan's National Treasure, Toshogu Shrine. Get to know more about the legendary "Three Wise Monkeys" and visit the tomb of the most important shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Kegon Falls
With its 100 meters in height, the Kegon Waterfall is one of the top three waterfalls of Japan!
No lunch included
Lunch: Japanese style lunch
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Elena D,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
This trip was absolutely amazing! So much history and details! Our guide was fantastic- knowledgeable and definitely passionate about her country! I would highly recommend!
Heather R,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
An excellent trip for those who love nature. The Nikko area is beautiful with stunning views as well as history. The shrine was elaborate and stunning with lots of information. The lake,drive to the lake and waterfall and the waterfall itself were all amazing. The guide was full of information about where we were passing through although at times difficult to understand. Thoroughly worthwhile. The company was well organised and trip went without any problems
Bruce H,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
Definitely worth taking this trip to better understand the history to this wonderful place. Guide was very knowledgeable and the driver was exceptional.
Brent C,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
Ken was a great tour guide. The Futarasan-jinja Haiden shrine was amazing to see and it's not hard to understand why it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Kegon Falls and Chuzenji Lake were also beautiful. The Irohazaka roadway was interesting to ride on and I am amazed at the skill of the bus driver on some of those tight turns. Definitely recommend the tour. Things to be aware of, there are 200+ steps at the shrine site so be aware you will be going up stairs. There is still some walking for the tours, but it's also not a super large amount. Lunch was good, but it would have been helpful to have instructions on how to eat it for non-Japanese participants. Overall a great tour to see the mountains of Japan and not just be in the city of Tokyo.
Gonzalo L,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
Went to Nikko early morning to visit magnificent Toshogu Shrine. Had great vegetarian lunch. Then headed to spectacular Kegon waterfalls.
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