Nikko World Heritage 1-Day Tour: Visit Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall

Experience the beauty of Nikko’s World Heritage sites on this 1-day tour. Visit the stunning Toshogu Shrine and be amazed by the majestic Kegon Waterfall.

Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nikko Tosho-gu - 【Nikko Toshogu Shrine】
    ●Japan’s National Treasure, Toshogu Shrine. Get to know more about the legendary “Three Wise Monkeys” and visit the tomb of the most important shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu.
  • Kegon Falls - With its 100 meters in height, the Kegon Waterfall is one of the top three waterfalls of Japan!
  • Lake Chuzenji - We…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

You’ll have the opportunity to experience the exquisite Toshogu Shrine, a recognized National Treasure of Japan. Many regard this as Japan’s most stunning shrine, boasting gold leaf accents, intricate animal carvings, and the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the most illustrious shogun in the country’s history.
The Kegon waterfall is sure to leave…

Location
“LOVE” (Robert Indiana)
Departure Point: Shinjuku LOVE Object Address: 6 Chome-5-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan Directions: • If you travel by train, get off at JR Shinjuku Station and take the West Exit (approx. 5 minutes walk) on the ground floor Return point: Near JR Shinjuku Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sokratis_t
Feb 16, 2025
My parents had an... - My parents had an incredible time during this tour, we thank Kay and her team for this lovely experience.
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Ala_e
Jan 10, 2025
Enjoy a Day of a Perfect Blend of History, Nature, and Culture! - We took this tour of the Nikko region with HIS, and it turned out to be truly a very memorable experience. Despite the cold January weather, the sun was shining, making the day crisp but beautiful. The highlight was visiting Toshogu Shrine, dedicated to the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. The shrine’s intricate carvings and rich history, not to forget the shoguns final resting place, offered a deep dive into the legacy of the Tokugawa shogunate. Our guide, Nozomi, was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, sharing fascinating insights into the history and symbolism of the site. She was accompanied by her equally engaging assistant, who ensured everything ran smoothly and provided additional support. Midway through the tour, we enjoyed a delicious traditional Japanese lunch, which was the perfect break—fresh, flavorful, and full of variety. The tour also included a visit to the stunning 100-meters high Kegon Falls, which was equally impressive. The towering waterfall, surrounded by snow-covered greenery, was a stunning contrast to the historical sites we witnessed earlier. Overall, the tours combination of cultural history, exposure to natural beauty and engaging interaction with the ever lively Nozomi-San made this trip a perfect balance of education and relaxation. Highly recommend for anyone interested in Japan’s heritage and stunning natural beauty.
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Charles
Dec 7, 2024
Nikko Tour - Beautiful location and the tour guides were fantastic. They were high energy and did their best to keep us entertained, both at Nikko and on the way there and back. They taught us about daily life in Japan (education, history, religion) and also taught us basic Japanese phrases and even some origami on the way back. Mai (I believe that was her name) told us she had a background in education and it showed. She specifically was friendly, approachable, and answered all the questions I had. I had a blast on this trip. The only thing I would have done differently is to go in the summer!
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Gary_f
Dec 3, 2024
A variety of activity on this full day outing - Seeing the shrines and hearing about the history. The waterfall was spectacular. I enjoyed our tour guide Cozumi provide background information on all of our stops.
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Gregory
Dec 1, 2024
Great guide. Great value for money! - Yoshi-san was an exceptional guide who really made an effort to make this daytrip interesting and well run. She possessed good communication skills and was a delight to engage in conversation! I highly recommend!
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Robertc_d
Nov 28, 2024
Stunning Nikko - The Nikko Shrine is stunning and the tour itself was smooth and enjoyable. It was difficult to hear the tour guide at points, however she was friendly and professional throughout. We would highly recommend this tour. Nikko itself is so perfect that it transcends the need for words.
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Vahida63
Nov 22, 2024
First time in Tokyo! - Highly recommended excellent!! Punctuality Information , expectations met Thank you very much Autumn helped the colors of nature a lot
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Lee_p
Nov 11, 2024
Well worth it!! - Fun day with Niko our tour guide who really was so friendly. Lots of wonderful things to see. It gets you out of the city which is wonderful.
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James_m
Nov 7, 2024
Brisk and at the same time relaxed - Places on tour were excellent -guides were nice and chatty- felt welcome both from them and places visited
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Ras1253
Nov 5, 2024
Good summary of Nikko in one day - The tour covered the key world heritage sites in Nikko. Coach was comfortable with good leg room. Tour guide was well briefed. Coach driver was excellent. The only issue we faced was being emailed incorrect information regarding the coach colour and registration number for pick up at Shinjuku. Also we were lucky to find our tour guide at the pickup place as she was not waving her flag as also advised.
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