Explore the Culture and History of Nikko From Tokyo

  • Kegon waterfall
  • Kegon waterfall
  • Lake Chuzenji
  • Toshogu Shrine
  • Toshogu Shrine

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Kegon waterfall
Kegon waterfall
Lake Chuzenji
Toshogu Shrine
Toshogu Shrine

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Visit
Nikko Area
Duration
8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Lunch
Not Included
Language
English/Japanese/Chinese/Portuguese/Spanish/Dutch/Nepalese

About this Tour

The abundance of culture, history and nature has earned Nikko a UNESCO World Heritage designation. Famed for its fall foliage, the scenery is spectacular in any season. The area’s wonderful natural scenery has a long history of drawing Buddhist and Shinto practitioners, and it is also the final resting place for Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan.When you visit Nikko, you can't miss Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kemangafuchi, which you may not be able to stop by on other tours.
You can also feel the charm of nature at the overwhelmingly powerful Kegon Water Falls. There are many local cuisines you can enjoy such as yuba(tofu skin), Rainbow trout, etc...
Nikko is a must when visiting Japan.

Beautiful Autumn Leaves in Nikko

Ideas for this tour

Departure
8:00 am
Tour ends
6:00 pm

Itinerary idea

  1. Pick-up at Your Hotel

  2. Nikko Tosho-gu

    • 1.5 hours
    • OK

    Toshogu Shrine is a magnificent memorial to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, which ruled Japan for over 250 years until 1868. Ieyasu is enshrined at Toshogu as the deity Tosho Daigongen, "Great Deity of the East Shining Light". Initially a relatively simple mausoleum, Toshogu was enlarged into the spectacular complex seen today by Ieyasu's grandson Iemitsu during the first half of the 17th century. The lavishly decorated shrine complex consists of more than a dozen buildings set in a beautiful forest. Countless wood carvings and large amounts of gold leaf were used to decorate the buildings in a way not seen elsewhere in Japan, where simplicity has been traditionally stressed in shrine architecture.　*Admission Ticket Not Included

  3. Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park

    • 40　minutes
    • OK

    Tamozawa Imperial Villa blends traditional Edo and early modern Meiji Period architecture throughout its 106 rooms. The villa was erected in Nikko in 1899, using parts of a residence that originally stood in Tokyo.

    Before being moved to Nikko, the building served initially as the Tokyo residence of a branch of the Tokugawa family and was later temporarily used as the Imperial Palace. In Nikko, it was enlarged into a summer residence and retreat for the Imperial Family, but suffered neglect after World War II. In the year 2000, the villa was opened to the public after extensive renovation works. *Admission Ticket Not Included

  4. Akechidaira Observation Area

    • 30 minutes
    • OK

    Akechidaira Plateau is located near the top of the ascending Irohazaka Winding Road. At the plateau, there is a parking lot with a free observation area that offers nice views onto the Irohazaka and the valley below. During autumn, this becomes a popular autumn color spot as fall colors spread across the landscape. *Admission Ticket Not Included

  5. Lake Chuzenji

    • 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
    • OK

    About 20,000 years ago, an eruption of Mt. Nantai created Lake Chuzenji at its foot. At an altitude of 1,269 meters, Chuzenji is Japan’s highest natural lake, with a 25-kilometer hiking trail along its perimeter. During the 19th and 20th centuries it was a popular summer resort for villas owned by foreigners and embassies. The landscape includes blooming azaleas in early summer and bright foliage in autumn.

  6. Kegon Falls

    • 30 minutes
    • OK

    The almost 100 meter tall Kegon Waterfall is the most famous of Nikko's many beautiful waterfalls. In fact, it is even ranked as one of Japan's three most beautiful falls, along with Nachi Waterfall in Wakayama Prefecture and Fukuroda Waterfall in Ibaraki Prefecture. *Admission Ticket Not Included

  7. Drop-off at Your Hotel

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Fleet

  • Toyota Crown

    Executive Sedan

    For 2-3 passengers

    Toyota Crown

  • Mercedes Benz S580

    Luxury Sedan

    For 2-3 passengers

    Mercedes Benz S580 4 Matic

  • Alphard

    MPV

    For 3-4 passengers

    Toyota Alphard

  • Mercedes Benz V220d

    Luxury MPV

    For 3-4 passengers

    Mercedes Benz V220d

  • Toyota Hiace

    Passenger Van

    For 4-9 passengers

    Toyota Hiace

Chauffeur/ English Speaker Guide

Chauffeur

Our chauffeurs go through a rigorous selection process, and extensively trained on driving skills, Tokyo geography and history.  They are energetic and passionate about their jobs, friendly and eager to please our customers.  They are ready to go above and beyond to make your trip memorable and worthwhile, and often have a special (and pleasant) surprise for you and your guest.  When you think about it, they are much more than a driver/tour guide.  They are your personal concierge.  Please join one of our tours, and we guarantee to deliver the best experience.

Our Services

  • Bottled water
  • Tour guide in English
  • Taking photos service
  • Snacks
  • *Anniversary gift service

* Please request * items when you reserve this tour.

Additional Info

  • Pick-up and drop-off locations are in Tokyo’s 23 wards, Mitaka City or Musashino City.
  • This tour will have a maximum of 9 passengers.
  • Advance reservations can be made a minimum of 24 hours before departure.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Your chauffeur may not be able to accompany you and your party to certain locations when a parking for a vehicle is not readily available on site. In such situation, your chauffeur may choose to provide you with relevant information about sites inside a vehicle, and answer any questions you may have prior to your excursion on your own.
  • The quoted price on the Tours don’t include entrance fees and meals.
  • The Tours are subject to extra charge (usually 20% of the base price) in case of early morning and late night departure and/or arrival.
  • Some tours may not be available on requested dates due to holiday schedule or a scheduled closure of business.
  • Please inquire details when making a reservation.
  • We reserve the right to assign a type of vehicle (Sedan, Minivan or Van) most suitable for your trip, based on the size of your party.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Infant seats available.
  • Most travelers can participate.
  • Our tour images are for illustrative purposes only.

Cancellation Policy

The following fees will apply to the cancellation.
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is canceled 1 day or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is canceled 2 days or less before the event

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