Tokyo: Toshogu Shrine (Nikko Toshogu), Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls

Overview

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.

What's included

• ✓Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
• ✓Children under 3 years old are free of charge without occupying a seat
• ✓Driver service fee
• ✓Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
• ✓Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary

• ✕Accommodation expenses, meals, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses
• ✕Other items not mentioned in the [fee included]

What you'll do

1. 1

   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

   ⏱ 3 hours
2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

   ⏱ 1 hour
4. 4

Availability & pricing

2 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.