O-004 : Nikko World Heritages in private – One day trip from Tokyo
Nikko is a town of World Heritage Sites located at 2 hours train from Tokyo, surrounded by rich nature of Nikko National Park. World Heritages consist of 2 shrines and 1 temple(below). Nikko mountain has a long history as the sacred place of mountain worship for both Shinto and Buddhism. Here, not only taste the well-known elaborate architectures, but feel the history, culture and nature itself.
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| Start | 08:00AM（07:00 for Shinjuku departure) |
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Highlights
Basic spots visiting
Shinkyo Bridge (Sacred Bridge)
A vermillion bridge at the entrance of Nikko mountain. Only high ranked people of the society were allowed to pass this bridge in the Medieval time.
Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Enshrines the first Shogun of Tokugawa.
Nikko Toshogu Shrine Admission : Adult 1,300JPY, Elementary& junior high school student 450JPY
Yomeimon Gate of Toshogu Shrine
Japan’s most elaborated gate. Known as Twilight Gate, people never get tired of watching it until it gets dark.
Rinno-ji Temple
Three Buddha Hall – housing amazing three golden large Buddha statues.
Rinno-ji Temple (Sanbutudo & Taiyu-in Set Ticket) : Adult 1,000JPY, Elementary& junior high school student 500JPY
Three Buddhas (Sanbutsu)
Meet stunning Three Buddha statues in Main Hall of Rinnno-ji Temple. Note that taking photo is prohibited inside the hall.
Shoyo-en Garden
A beautiful strolling garden in Rinno-ji Temple. Renowned autumn foliage viewing spot. Ticket includes Treasure House.
Shoyo-en Garden : Adult 300JPY, Elementary& junior high school student 100JPY
Taiyu-in (The third Shogun’s Mausoleum)
Deep in the precinct, its architecture is more modest than Toshogu Shrine to show his respect for his grandfather, and much quieter.
Worship Hall of Taiyu-in
Designated as a national treasure and is also known as Golden Hall, because it uses a lot of gold. Inside, you can see the Karashishi(Chinese Lion) drawn by Kano Tanyu, 140 dragon paintings on the ceiling, and the armor worn by the third Shogun, Iemitsu.
Futara-san Shrine
The oldest shrine in Nikko. Popular for good luck and success in love today.
Futarasan Shrine : Adult ¥200, Elementary& junior high school student ¥100
Local lunch
Nikko’s local specialty is “Yuba”, which is basically curdled soymilk. It can be explained as Tofu skin or bean curd sheet. Freshly made Yuba has a silky texture and popular as healthy food! The photo is “Yuba special”, you can try different small dishes of Yuba.
One more spot to choose
【Option-1】Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa
A former summer residence of Imperial Family. You can enjoy the finest Japanese style architecture used by Imperial Family. （＊Closed on Tuesdays)
Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa: Adult 600JPY, Elementary& junior high school student 300JPY
【Option-2】Kanmangafuchi Abyss hiking trail
A small gorge created by an eruption from Mt. Nantai around 7,000 years ago. Impressive site with a beautiful gorge and many Jizo-Statues along the riverside trail. Recommended for nature lovers.
【+1H Option】Kegon Falls
One of the Three Great Waterfalls of Japan with 97m in hight. Not available in autumn foliage season for one day trip from Tokyo due to heavy traffic congestions.
Sightseeing taxi (3H) is strongly recommended for Kegon Falls, as it is located away from temple area, 60min by bus or 40min taxi ride through a narrow curved road known as Nikko Iroha Slope. Public transportation is not good enough to do both falls and temples.
Sightseeing taxi (3H) : 20,280JPY (up to 4 passengers), 29,100JPY (up to 9 passengers) Kegon Falls Elevators to observatory: Adult 570JPY, Elementary School Student 340JPY
* I can customize the itinerary based on your request. Feel free to ask me any arrangement.
Notes
・This tour is basically a walking tour, using public transportation such as subways and trains. Please join with comfortable walking shoes.
・We can go for taxis upon your request at your expense, anytime if you wish.
・If someone in your group needs special care for long walking and stairs, let me know in advance.
・Please bring some cash in Japanese yen, since credit card is not accepted for vending machines and small shops/restaurants in Japan.
Expenses Not Included
・Transportation fee (you and guide)
・Food and drinks (you and guide)
・Entrance fee (you and guide)
Extra Hours
For Kegon Falls, 1H Extended.
Major Cost (on tour day)
Pleas use “Quick Estimate” on the bottom of this page for your convenience.
Admission
・Toshogu Shrine：Adult 1,300JPY , Elementary& junior high school student 450JPY
・Rinnoji Temple Set Ticket : Adult 1,000JPY, Elementary& junior high school student 500JPY
・Shoyo-en Garden : Adult 300JPY, Elementary& junior high school student 100JPY
・Futarasan Shrine : Adult 200JPY, Elementary& junior high school student 100JPY
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・Tamozawa Imperial Villa : Adult 600JPY, Elementary& junior high school student 300JPY
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