Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour from Tokyo
Attractions & guided tours

Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour from Tokyo

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$115.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Chinese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 10 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll journey from bustling Shinjuku to the serene Tochigi prefecture, home of Nikko City
  • There's a visit to the renowned Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • The drive through the famous Iroha Slope will thrill you with its 48 sharp turns
  • You can witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Kegon Waterfall, one of Japan's most stunning cascades
  • There's an option to stroll along picturesque Lake Chuzenji or relax in a soothing Nikko hot spring
What to expect

Your journey begins from Shinjuku, heading towards Tochigi prefecture, home to Nikko City. The first stop on your tour is the renowned Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who founded the Tokugawa Shogunate that ruled Japan for over 250 years until 1868 during the Edo Period. Here, you can admire the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site while learning about the fascinating stories and legends behind its buildings from your guide.

Following your visit to the shrine, you'll traverse the famous Iroha Slope, known for its 48 sharp turns and its depiction in the animation "Initial D". This road is particularly popular during autumn due to its beautiful fall foliage. Your next destination is Kegon Waterfall, an almost 100-meter-tall spectacle that ranks among Japan's three most beautiful waterfalls.

Later in the day, your tour will split into two groups. You can choose to either stroll along Lake Chuzenji or experience the soothing Nikko hot spring. Before concluding your tour, you'll make a stop at the Onihei Edo service area, an intriguing rest stop featuring Edo-style designs and traditional souvenirs.

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What's included
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Where

Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting point:
Ground floor of Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, Shinjuku Nishiguchi Branch. Please arrive at the departure location 15 minutes before the departure time.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • In case of very bad weather conditions, the tour will be cancelled and you'll be informed the day before
  • Please make sure to arrive before the scheduled departure. Latecomers will not be entitled to a refund
  • Please understand that the route timetable may be altered in the event of heavy traffic
  • Only one handbag is allowed per person, so please store your luggage at your hotel or nearby lockers
  • The tour may be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Starts from October 1st, 2025, the tour will include Shinkyo (Sacred Bridge) in the itinerary
  • The hot spring experience will no longer be available from September 30th, 2025
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Provider
GORYO.CO.JP
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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