Tokyo: Toshogu Shrine, Akechidaira Ropeway, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls Classic Nikko 1 Day Trip
$78.82
Per Person
What To Expect
Overview
- Depart on Tuesdays and Saturdays with a minimum of 4 people.
- Visit one of Japan's renowned waterfalls, Huayan Falls, at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
- Along with local professional Chinese drivers and tour guides, they provide reliable and considerate services.
- Take in the breathtaking views from Nikko's most popular observation deck.
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Itinerary
Tokyo-Toshogu Shrine-Irohazaka Route-Akechidaira Ropeway & Observation Deck-Lake Chuzenji-Huayan Falls-Return
Meeting point boarding package, choose a fixed pick-up point in Tokyo or Shinjuku; Hotel and B&B pick-up & drop off package, please confirm the pick up point with customer service and wait outside the hotel.
Irohazaka Route
Lake Chuzenji
Kegon Falls
Toshogu Shrine,
[Pick-up]
Bus tours depart from JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit at 8:00 am or from the front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Limited at Shinjuku West Exit at 8:30 am.
Hotel and B&Bs pick up package, 7:00-8:30 am pickup from hotels and B&Bs in Tokyo ( Please check in advance to see if your hotel is within the pickup range).
[10:40]
Toshogu Shrine (about 120 minutes, free time, lunch at your own expense)
Nikko Toshogu Shrine is located in Yamauchi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It is the headquarters of Toshogu Shrine. The main deity of the enshrinement is Tosho Ogongen (Tokugawa Ieyasu). Toshogu Shrine honors Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo shogunate. It has rich cultural heritage. historical landmark. The architecture of Toshogu Shrine is beautifully carved and magnificent. It is located among the Nikko Mountains and is built against the mountains. Among them, the Japanese-style Mingyang Gate and the Chinese-style Tang Gate are its iconic buildings. Its design aesthetic also employs various metaphors.
"Sleeping Cat": the carved sleeping cat has two flying sparrows on its back. This coexistence between animals is said to symbolize the peaceful future of the newly unified Japan, and it is also the most famous sculpture of Toshogu Shrine - "Sanbu monkey". The first one is "not seen", the second one is "not spoken", and the third one is "not heard". Every corner of the Toshogu Shrine has a fascinating story to tell. In December 1999, the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko" including Nikko Toshogu Shrine were designated a World Cultural Heritage site.
[14:00]
Irohazaka Route (without getting off the bus)
Iroha Mountain Road is one of the "Top 100 Roads in Japan". It is 15.8 kilometers from Nikko City to Lake Chuzenji and Oku-Nikko. There are a total of 48 turns on the up/down route. It is a mountain road located in the Nikko region. Famous for its picturesque driving routes. In autumn, mountain trails are the most beautiful and popular. Due to the varying heights of the mountains, you can enjoy the entire red leaves of various colors, which makes you feel relaxed and breathtaking. You can also view Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji from the Akechipingira Ropeway.
Akechidaira Ropeway & Observation Deck (about 60 minutes, price included)
Akechipingira Observatory is the most popular observatory in the Nikko area, and offers views of Lake Chuzenji and the Huayan Waterfall. From the east side of the observatory, you can also see Pingfeng Rock, which is made up of continuous cliffs, and the rolling mountains in the distance. Take the cable car from Akechipingira, a 3-minute ride, and you can reach the observation deck at an altitude of 1373 meters.
[15:20]
Lake Chuzenji (about 60 minutes)
Lake Chuzenji is the highest natural lake in Japan. In Lake Chuzenji, there are azaleas in spring, green trees in summer, red leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter. There is a beautiful scenery for tourists to enjoy in all four seasons. It is particularly famous for its azaleas in spring and red leaves in autumn. During this time, a steady stream of people come to visit with their cameras in order to capture their favorite pictures.
Kegon Falls (stay for 30 minutes)
Kegon Falls is one of the three famous waterfalls in Japan and a popular tourist destination. The water from Chuzenji Lake forms the Ojiri River at its eastern end, crosses Mount Nantai, and flows down from a height of 700 meters to form the main part of the waterfall, which is 99 meters high. The upper rock protrudes forward and 12 small waterfalls flow out of rock gaps. In autumn, the surrounding red leaves are blanketed with beautiful scenery. It is the tourist center of Nikko National Park. It is perfect for taking pictures and has an artistic conception of mountains and flowing water.
[17:00]
Depart for Tokyo city.The return time is for your reference only. You may return earlier due to a well-planned itinerary, good road conditions, etc. on the day.
[19:00]
Arrives at JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit / In front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Limited at Shinjuku West Exit.
For the guests who were picked up from hotels or B&B, you will be dropped off at the pickup location.
- Meals not included
- Hotel not included
- 19:00 Return to the pick-up point, the return time is for reference only.
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Things to Know
- The above itinerary schedule may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions and other reasons, please understand.
Packages
Bus Tour [From Tokyo]
Adult
$78.82Child
Same as Adult
Bus Tour [From Shinjuku]
Adult
$78.82Child
Same as Adult
Bus Tour [Hotel and B&B pick-up & drop off]
Adult
$86.71Child
Same as Adult
Pick Up/Drop Off Information
Pick Up
| Location | Time | Address |
| JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit | 8:00 | 1-chōme-6-5 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005,Japan |
| In front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Limited at Shinjuku West Exit | 8:30 | 1 Chome-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023,Japan |
| Door-to-door pick-up from hotels in Tokyo’s 7 wards No pickup at: Toshima-ku, Nakano-ku, Sumida-ku, Koto-ku, Edogawa-ku. Other districts (Shinjuku-ku, Chiyoda-ku, Chuo-ku, Taito-ku, Minato-ku, Shibuya-ku, Bunkyo-ku) need to confirm hotel address within the pick-up/drop-off range. | 07:00-08:30 |
Drop Off
| Location | Time | Address |
Default departure at the pick-up point |
Things to Know
Included/Exclude
- Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
- Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
- Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
- Driver service fee (exquisite small group of 1-13 people; bus group of 14-45 people, actual will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on that day)
- Reference model:5-8Car: ToyotaAlphardor equivalent;9-14Car: ToyotaHAICEor equivalent;18-22Vehicle: minibus;twenty twoCars and above: large buses. The above vehicles are for reference only. The actual number will be adjusted according to the number of people traveling on the day.
- Children under 3 years old are free of charge without occupying a seat. Please inform us in advance when registering; children over 3 years old are treated as adults.
- Accommodation expenses, meals, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses
- Other items not mentioned in the above [fee included]
Illustrations
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JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit![In front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Limited at Shinjuku West Exit]()
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Booking and Confirmation Process
- Due to high demand, inventory is mostly synchronous but sometimes not. Our consultant will check real time availability onsite and confirm seats.
- You will receive your booking information instantly via email. In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your spam folder or notify us via email.
How To Use
- The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email. Please note that many hotels in Japan cannot park for a long time, so if you are picked up by the hotel, please wait for the bus in front of the hotel in advance, not in the room.
- One-day trip itinerary, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
- Once confirmed, the date cannot be changed, late or no-show will be non-refundable.
- Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making a reservation to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.
- During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
- Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and pregnant women are advised to be accompanied by relatives.
- This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.
- This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements. If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.
- Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
- If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.
- The arrival time of each trip may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me and you will not be able to request a refund on this basis. cost.
- Please wear light, suitable travel clothing and shoes to participate in this trip.
- Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.
- When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.
- Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.
- Infants aged 0-2 years old without occupying seats are free of charge; please inform the number of infants in advance when placing an order. If you do not specify the number of children under 3 years old without seats or luggage in advance, resulting in insufficient space in the car or overcrowding, the driver and guide have the right to refuse to get on the car, and the fee will not be refunded.
Terms & Conditions
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation Period
Policy
What if you miss the appointed time or departure date?
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date or time is a no-show. No refunds or reschedules will be issued for no-shows and late arrivals
Other important information
- Seniors aged 70 years and above (inclusive) must ensure that they are in good health and suitable to travel, and must be accompanied by family members or friends over the age of 22 throughout the trip.
- Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
- The elderly need a health certificate. To check the health certificate, please fill it out and submit it to the registration office before traveling (electronic version is available).
- Pregnant women, people with heart disease, fear of heights and other special groups are not suitable to participate in this tour. There is a risk of being rejected. Please book with caution.
- This product can be booked by non-mainland guests, but it does not provide language services other than Chinese and Japanese. Please understand.
- Due to the unpredictability of traffic conditions, weather, festivals or crowds on the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. According to Japanese law, the maximum working time for drivers is 10 hours. In order to ensure the safety of the driver and the stability of driving, the itinerary may be adjusted according to actual conditions, including reducing the time spent visiting attractions or canceling certain attractions. We sincerely hope that all passengers can understand and support the adjustments we have made while ensuring safety.
- In the event of the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, we deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause you. Please understand our position, we will not be able to provide refund services for this reason. This decision was made out of responsibility for the safety of drivers and passengers, and to ensure the smooth running of the entire team.
- We are always committed to providing you with the best travel experience, but in some cases we need to be flexible and adjust our itinerary plans based on actual conditions. Thank you for your understanding and support. Other force majeure factors may include but are not limited to: Natural disasters: Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, typhoons, etc. may affect the itinerary. Traffic Accidents: Road traffic accidents, traffic jams, etc. may cause travel delays. Weather conditions: Severe weather conditions, such as heavy snow, heavy rain, fog, etc., may affect transportation and itinerary arrangements. Government regulations: Emergency regulations, traffic controls, etc. issued by the government may cause changes to the itinerary. Health Emergencies: Sudden health problems of travelers or team members may require first aid and emergency treatment, resulting in changes to the itinerary. Social events: Strikes, protests, social unrest, etc. may have unpredictable impacts on transportation and itineraries. Mechanical Failure: Mechanical failure of a vehicle, such as a vehicle, may cause travel delays.
