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

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.