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World Heritage Nikko Walking Tour

EUR 105,-
per person

Available all year 5 hours Starting point Nikko

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  • History
  • Nature
  • Arts
  • Hidden gems

Overview

Explore the wonders of Nikko with this World Heritage Tour.

Nikko is a picturesque and otherworldly destination only 150 km from Tokyo. Located between hilly forests, scenic lakes and impressive waterfalls of Nikko National Park, this UNESCO protected area is full of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, built by the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu and his servants in the early 1600s. 

Nowadays, Nikko is a symbol of beauty and grandeur and is UNESCO World Heritage-recognized. On this tour you'll explore ancient treasures like the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, as well as Kanmangafuchi Abyss, a small gorge formed by an eruption of Mt. Nantai.

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11:30

You'll meet your guide at Tobu Nikko station. Please be there 10 minutes before departure.

We’ll begin our excursion at Kanmangafuchi Abyss, a petite gorge shaped by the eruption of Mt. Nantai. It features a line of around 70 stone statues of Jizo, a Bodhisattva revered as the protector of children, positioned along the riverbanks. According to legend, the number of these statues mysteriously fluctuates each time they are counted. On the opposite side of the Jizo statues, you'll find a botanical garden, allowing visitors to relish the changing seasonal landscapes.

Enjoy a Japanese style lunch in a local restaurant.

After lunch, you'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nikko Toshogu Shrine and learn about the 400 year-long history of the Tokugawa regime. This sacred place is where Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, is enshrined. Marvel at the traditional beauty of the main hall, as well as the sleeping cat and monkey carvings.

Your guide will explain the history of the area, its importance in Japanese culture and the purpose behind each of the different buildings, each constructed in full harmony with the surrounding nature built by more than 15,000 artisans.

After heading to Tobu Nikko Station by local bus, your tour ends at Nikko station.

After a day full of sightseeing, the tour ends at Tobu Nikko Station.

Important information

What is included

  • Lunch
  • English-speaking government-approved tour guide
  • Nikko Toshogu Shrine admission fee
  • Transportation costs

What is not included

  • Transportation to/from Nikko station

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