• Kammangafuchi Gorge - Our first destination will be a small gorge surrounded by lush greenery and trees off the beaten path in Nikko. We will walk alongside the crystal clear river as your tour guide tells you all about the gorge’s famous inhabitants, the Bake Jizo statues! (Ghost Jizo). It is said there are 70 Jizo statues lining the path of the gorge, but legend says that the number changes each time you count them! So make sure to test this for yourself! Keep your eyes peeled as you will also spot some Sanskrit characters carved into the cliff upstream! There is even a small waterfall here to enjoy.
• Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park - Our next stop is an historic and traditional Japanese villa where you can enjoy the traditional architecture and garden. Enjoy stepping back in time as you walk around the Edo and Meiji period building which has been home to many historically important people. From the Tokugawa Shogunate to the Imperial Family, your guide will tell you all about its former residents. Look out for the beautifully painted and decorated cedar wooden doors around the villa!
• Shinkyo Bridge - Located at the start of the World Heritage site and National Park in Nikko, this bridge is ranked one of the top three scenic bridges in all of Japan! Constructed in 1636, this bridge has lived to see many people cross its path. Enjoy the scenic views and of course take some wonderful photos!
• Taiyu-in Temple Niomon - The Heritage Site is home to some of the most elaborate and gorgeous structures in all of Japan adorned in gold leaf, vibrant colours and wood carvings, so make sure to take plenty of pictures! For our first destination we will visit Taiyuin Temple, the temple where the third Tokugawa Shogunate ’Tokugawa Iemitsu’ is enshrined and buried. The temple complex is adorned with elaborate decoration and amazing Buddhist statues. Inside the main hall, you can see the Samurai armour that Tokugawa Iemitsu once wore.
• Toshogu Shrine - Our next destination will be the star of the show in our opinion, Toshogu Shrine! Some of the most notable sites here will be the lavish Nikko Toshogu shrine where Japan’s most famous and powerful Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu is enshrined. You will also see the wood carvings of the famous ’Nemuri-Neko’ (sleeping cat) and the ’Three Wise Monkeys’, and you will visit the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu. We will also be visiting the museum which houses artefacts from the time of Tokugawa Ieyasu, including his armour, swords and personal items.

• Nikko Heritage Area Pass and limited express tickets for all transport
• Toshogu Shrine and Museum admission fees
• English speaking guide
• Taiyuin Temple admission fee
• Tamozawa Villa admission fee

• Trains and transport before and after the tour
• Additional food and drink
• Entrance fees

Please be aware that this tour utilizes public transportation and does not include a private vehicle. Participants should be prepared for several hours of outdoor walking.

For those eager to explore some of Japan’s most stunning and culturally important temples, shrines, traditional architecture, and natural landmarks, this tour is ideal. Located just two hours from Tokyo, Nikko offers the perfect day trip from the capital! Recognized as a World Heritage site in 1999, Nikko is renowned as Japan’s heritage center, boasting numerous temples and shrines steeped in history and fascinating stories. Additionally, it is celebrated for its national park, set amidst a lush mountainous landscape that is sure to captivate and rejuvenate visitors before returning to the vibrant city of Tokyo. Enjoy the sight of gold-gilded shrines, intricate wood carvings, and the surrounding nature as you explore Nikko’s World Heritage site with your tour guide!

• The remaining amount of time is allocated to transport.

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