From Tokyo: Guided Day Trip to Nikko World Heritage Sites
・Explore Nikko on a day trip from Tokyo! ・Nikko World Heritage: Toshogu Shrine In-Depth Tour with Licensed English Guide ・See one of Japan's top three waterfalls! ・Take a break by a lake at the foot of a volcano! ・Minimum number of people:1~ Escape Tokyo for a day of discovery on our comfortable pr
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 2hAdmission included【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.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hAdmission includedThose who have selected the "+Lunch" option will have time to eat. Others who have not will be able to use this time to explore, or to arrange their own lunch at a different restaurant.
Stop 3
⏱ 20 minWe will take a break at Lake Chuzenji before going back to Tokyo. This is the most famous lake of the region, at the foot of Mt. Nantai, an active volcano!
Stop 4
⏱ 20 minWith its 100 meters in height, the Kegon Waterfall is one of the top three waterfalls of Japan! Please note that the entrance to the paid elevator is not included in the tour price, and is optional.
What to Bring
- •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
- •Please wear your seat belt on the tour bus for your safety.
- •Please be noted that you cannot change the scheduled return location after the tour.
- •Please note that this tour departs regardless of weather or traffic conditions unless otherwise notified. While we strive to follow the itinerary precisely, unforeseen circumstances such as traffic congestion may require schedule adjustments, shortened visits to sightseeing spots, or reduced time at the outlet. Neither Viator nor the local operator can be held responsible for such unavoidable changes.
- •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.
- •In the colder season, please bring winter clothes, as the temperature in Nikko is generally cooler than in Tokyo.
- •Please be on time. The bus would not compensate any kinds of tardiness.
- •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.
- •To ensure the smooth operation of the tour, we kindly request that you strictly adhere to the advised departure time. Also, please note that if you arrive late to the meeting point, we are unable to allow you to join the tour midway due to tour schedule constraints.
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| Cancellation | Non-refundable | Non-refundable | Non-refundable | Non-refundable |
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