Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Bilingual English/Chinese tour guide
- Toshogu Shrine entry ticket
- Lunch
- Bilingual English/Chinese tour guide
- Toshogu Shrine entry ticket
- Lunch
Starting October 1st 2025, the Nikko onsen will be changed to Shinkyo Bridge.
Please double-check the meeting point you selected.
From Tokyo, you will head to Tochigi prefecture, where Nikko City is located. In about two and a half hours, you will arrive at the first stop, the Shinkyo Bridge. This red, arched bridge crosses the Daiya River and marks the entrance to the sacred area. It is an important symbol of Nikko and stands out against the natural surroundings, offering a simple but impressive sight.
Next, you will visit the Nikko Toshogu Shrine. This shrine is the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that ruled Japan for over 250 years until 1868, known as the Edo Period. You can appreciate the beauty of this shrine complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site, whilst learning the interesting stories and legends of the buildings from your guide.
Afterwards, the tour continues along the Iroha Slope, a winding mountain road famous for its 48 sharp turns and is portrayed in the animation ”Initial D”. The road is very popular for its autumn leaves in the fall. And then, you will arrive at the Kegon Waterfall. This almost 100-meter-tall waterfall is the most famous of Nikko's many beautiful waterfalls. It is even ranked as one of Japan's three most beautiful falls, along with the Nachi Waterfall in the Wakayama Prefecture and the Fukuroda Waterfall in the Ibaraki Prefecture.
You will have free time for lunch (self-paid). Nikko is especially famous for its local specialty, Yuba (tofu skin), a delicate and nutritious food made from the thin layer that forms on the surface of heated soy milk. Thanks to the region’s high-quality mountain water and long Buddhist culinary traditions, Yuba has been enjoyed here for centuries. In addition to Yuba cuisine, there are also soba noodle restaurants and casual cafés around the area. Your guide will be happy to recommend popular local spots so you can enjoy a meal that suits your taste.
Before returning to Tokyo, there will be a brief stop at Lake Chuzenji for a scenic view of this natural wonder. Finally, the bus will drop you back to Tokyo.
- Enjoy free time for lunch to try Nikko’s famous Yuba (tofu skin)
- Shinkyo Bridge (starting October 1st 2025)
- Visit the Kegon waterfall, one of the three famous waterfalls in Japan
- Visit the Lake Chuzenji
- Visit the Nikko Toshogu Shrine
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
What to bring
- Cash
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
- Unaccompanied minors
Know before you go
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
- If the weather is too bad and tour must be canceled, you will be informed on or before 2:00 PM the day before
- Only one carry-on bag is allowed and no huge luggage is allowed
- Please note no meal is included. Please bring some cash for the tour as credit card payments are not accepted at all locations.
- The itinerary may be adjusted in the event of a serious traffic jam
- The tour leader will simply accompany your group throughout the day
