A sacred place for Japan’s mountain worship, Nikko is home to the “Shrines and Temples of Nikko,” a registered World Heritage Site. On this tour, walk around World Heritage component sites such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine together with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. This is a walking tour where customers will be walking for approximately 5 km. A noteworthy spot off the beaten path in Nikko, Kanmangafuchi Abyss has been gaining a rise in popularity among international visitors. It features approximately 70 statues of Jizo, a bodhisattva who cares for travelers and protects children, lined up along the gorge, and exudes a solemn and quiet atmosphere different from the temple and shrine areas. In the winter season (around December to mid-March) and during inclement weather, etc. when it may be difficult to ensure road safety to Kanmangafuchi Abyss, the tour will be guided to Futarasan Shrine, Taiyuuin Mausoleum at Rinno-ji Temple, Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Toshogu Museum, Kanaya Hotel History House, or Nikko Botanical Gardens instead. In small groups, customers go on a tour course while listening to explanations in English about Nikko’s history, culture, and faith, allowing them to understand more about the magnificent buildings and sculptures from the Edo period (1603-1868).【2025/01/01～】While congestion is expected at the location, an audio service with which explanations from the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter can be heard will be available. For lunch, a Japanese-style meal will be served. Lunch on this plan will be a standard menu meal. For those who would like a vegetarian meal, please be sure to book the corresponding plan instead.
Highlights
Walk around World Heritage component sites such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Visit Kanmangafuchi Abyss, a small gorge formed by an eruption of Mt. Nantai
For lunch, a Japanese-style meal will be served.
English speaking guide
Duration
4 hours
Offered in
English
What is included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee; Lunch; Nikko Toshogu Shrine admission fee; Admission fees and transportation costs noted in the itinerary; Audio guide service (2025/01/01～)
Tobu Nikko Sta. (around ticket gate)
Start time
11:40 am
End point
The tour ends at Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
Walk around World Heritage component sites such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
Visit Kanmangafuchi Abyss, a small gorge formed by an eruption of Mt. Nantai.
For lunch, a Japanese-style meal will be served.
English speaking guide
Enjoy a Scenic View of Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Kanmangafuchi Abyss is a small gorge formed by an eruption of Mt. Nantai. There is a row of approximately 70 stone statues of Jizo (a Bodhisattva who is the protector of children) along the river, and legend says they mysteriously change in number each time they are counted. A botanical garden lies on the opposite side of the Jizo statues, where visitors can enjoy the scenery of the season. In the winter season (around December to mid-March) and during inclement weather, etc. when it may be difficult to ensure road safety to Kanmangafuchi Abyss, the tour will be guided to Futarasan Shrine, Taiyuuin Mausoleum at Rinno-ji Temple, Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Toshogu Museum, Kanaya Hotel History House, or Nikko Botanical Gardens instead. Lunch at Fujiya Kanko Center, you can enjoy a Japanese-style lunch.
Head to Nikko Toshogu Shrine
A registered UNESCO World Heritage Site, this sacred place with over 400 years of history is where Ieyasu Tokugawa, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, is enshrined. Enjoy seeing the traditional beauty of the main hall, as well as the sleeping cat and 3 monkey carvings. The tour ends at Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.
The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change due to road conditions, events, ceremonies, or other reasons.
Public transportation will be used to move around on this tour. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
In the winter season (around December to mid-March) and during inclement weather, etc. when it may be difficult to ensure road safety to Kanmangafuchi Abyss, the tour will be guided to Futarasan Shrine, Taiyuuin Mausoleum at Rinno-ji Temple, Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Toshogu Museum, Kanaya Hotel History House, or Nikko Botanical Gardens instead.
Meet In front of the Tourist Information Center inside Tobu Nikko Station building - Access: Immediately accessible from Tobu Nikko Station on the Tobu Nikko Line. 5 min on foot from JR Nikko Station.
If the tour is shared with customers joining round-trip from Shinjuku, the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter may be taking the train from Tokyo to the meeting location. In this case, customers may have to wait until around 11:35. Thank you for your understanding.
Customers who are late for the departure time (11:40) due to their own circumstances will have their reservations canceled.
【2025/01/01～】While congestion is expected at the location, an audio service with which explanations from the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter can be heard will be available.
Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with lunch. Please make a booking for children requiring lunch under the child rate.
A Japanese-style meal with meat and fish will be served.
There is a separate tour code for those who prefer a vegetarian meal, so please book that instead if preferred. Same-day changes cannot be made.
Muslim-friendly meals, allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available.
As there are slopes and stairs in areas around Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kanmangafuchi Abyss, wearing shoes with good traction and clothing easy to walk in as well as using a backpack are recommended. (A distance of about 5 km will be covered.)
As there are land leeches from April to November, please be sure to keep your legs covered. We recommend wearing thick socks that cover the ankles and bringing bug spray.
Shoes must be removed in some areas in Toshogu Shrine. Please participate wearing shoes that are easy to put on and take off, and are comfortable to walk in.
Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
The tour from Shinjuku is also available
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