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Nikko walking tour (The world heritage site and hidden treasure spots) for JR pass holders
Nikko
8 hours
This tour is the most valuable guided tour in Nikko. I will meet you at JR Utsunomiya station and we'll go to JR Nikko on the Nikko Line. On the way to Nikko, you will be informed well enough about the area to understand the general history of Nikko. After arriving at JR Nikko station, we'll take the bus to Shinkyo (sacred bridge), then we'll walk to Rinouji temple (Sambutsudo Hall) which is currently not worth paying the admission fee to look inside due to the renovations taking place. Passing through Sambutsudo Hall we'll then head for the Toshogu shrine. We can see the 5 story pagoda, stone torii, famous carving of three monkeys, sleeping cat, Karamon gate, the worship hall, and so on. Unfortunately Yomeimon gate is under also renovation so the gate will be covered up. Then we'll go to Futarasan shrine and Taiyuin Mausoleum. We'll have a light lunch at Hayashiya noodle and rice bowl restaurant. After lunch we walk to Kammangafuchi abbey where there are 100 stone images of Jizo which are covered by moss. Finally we'll walk up the hill and reach Tamozawa Imperial villa memorial park. You can get a feeling of what the imperial family was like. Then we'll take the bus to JR Nikko station and back to your destination via JR Utsunomiya. I will say goodbye to you there. I strongly believe you will be satisfied with the contents of this tour. Hope you are good walkers!
FROM$207/ per group
Jack M.
4.89 / 5
(62 reviews)
Best Memories of Nikko
Nikko
10 hours
I will take you to Tosho-Gu Shrine and Rinno-Ji Temple in Nikko. Tosho-Gu was built about 400 years ago to worship Ieyasu Tokugawa who started Edo Period. It has just renovated as it was in early Edo period where you can see many beautiful buildings with carvings of animals such as the three monkeys and the sleeping cat. Rinno-Ji was established in 766 and combined with Tosho-Gu until 150 years ago. We will use a express train to Nikko and a bus there.
FROM$258/ per group
Yuki K.
4.77 / 5
(348 reviews)
Nikko World Heritage Tour
Nikko
10 hours
Nikko is a serene city in a national park north of Tokyo. Two-hour train ride takes you to Nikko. You visit Kegon Fall, Toshogu Shrine on UNESCO World Heritage list. Nikko is a must place to visit for travelers who are interested in Japanese history, architecture and nature. This is for JR Pass users, but a custom tour with Tobu Line is available. Please feel free to contact me.
FROM$388/ per group
Eriko N.
4.80 / 5
(30 reviews)
Nikko (Rinnoji Temple, Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine)
Nikko
9 hours 30 min
Feel the atmosphere of Tokugawa Shogunate at the world heritage site! Rinnoji was established by Saint Shodo in the 8th century, and the beautiful Taiyuin mausoleum is located in the precincts of Rinnoji. Toshogu was built in the 17th century to worship Tokugawa Ieyasu. You can see the beautiful carvings of Yomeimon Gate, three wise monkeys, etc. Futarasan Shrine is famous for the benefit of good marriage and inviting good luck. The beautiful Shinkyo Bridge is a property of Futarasan Shrine.
FROM$276/ per group
Hiroshi S.
4.90 / 5
(30 reviews)
Your Own One Day Tour in Nikko
Nikko
9 hours
'It'll be my great pleasure to prepare a customized tour for you based on your specific interests and requests. I'll also be very flexible about the tour schedule so that you can really enjoy the tour.
FROM$258/ per group
Shinichiro H.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)