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Nikko 1-day tour: World Heritage Site Toshogu Shrine + Lake Chūzenji + Kegon Waterfalls + Irohazaka Winding Road Day Tours

from $77.26

  • Transport varies by option
  • Guide included

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Highlights

  • Drive through Japan's Irohazaka Winding Road, reach the summit to admire the scenic lake and mountains, and capture postcard-perfect views of Lake Chūzenji and
  • Professional guide explains the architectural secrets of the shrine, includes specialty tofu skin cuisine, round-trip private transfers from Tokyo, and hassle-f
  • Explore the national treasure architecture of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, witness the breathtaking autumn foliage along Irohazaka Winding Road, admire the emerald wat

About this experience

Bookings must be made by 10:00 PM (local time), 1 day before your trip.
A member of staff will contact you by 9:00 PM (local time), 1 day before your trip.
Please provide your full name/E-confirmation at the designated meeting point on the day of your trip.

What to expect

There are multiple locations across Japan.Toshogu ShrineHowever, the headquarters is located in Nikko, which is also the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. When visitingNikko Toshogu ShrineHere, you can admire exquisite wood carvings from Japan's Edo period. One particularly famous piece is in a stable, featuring three monkeys covering their eyes, ears, and mouths with their paws. This symbolizes the Confucian teaching from the Analects: "A gentleman should not speak, see, or hear what is improper."

RiguangToshogu ShrineandRinnoji TempleCollectively known as the "Two Shrines and One Temple," it is now part of the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko" and has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.

What's included

  • Transportation: 7-seater, 10-seater, or bus
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Tour guide
  • Driver
  • Child safety seat
  • Equipment usage instructions
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation service fee

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  • Eating in vehicles,Drinking in vehicles,Smoking inside vehicles

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