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1-Day World Heritage Nikko Walking Tour (With Standard Menu Lunch)

1-Day World Heritage Nikko Walking Tour (With Standard Menu Lunch)

C$150.00Price
Tour Highlights
Explore Nikko, a sacred site of mountain worship and home to the UNESCO World Heritage "Shrines and Temples of Nikko," on a guided 5 km walking tour. Visit highlights like Nikko Toshogu Shrine and the peaceful Kanmangafuchi Abyss, known for its rows of Jizo statues. In case of bad weather or winter, alternate cultural spots will be visited. Enjoy Nikko's famous pure spring water at eco-friendly refill stations and savor a local Japanese-style lunch made with fresh ingredients. The small-group tour includes an audio guide for a comfortable experience. Discover Nikko’s beautiful streetscapes, where tradition meets modernity through thoughtful city design and preservation efforts.
 
Schedule
11:30 Meet at Tobu Nikko Station
From Tobu Nikko Station, take a route bus to a stop near Kanmangafuchi Abyss, then walk. *In case of traffic or other issues, the 3.0 km transfer may be on foot.
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Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Kanmangafuchi Abyss is a gorge formed by Mt. Nantai’s eruption, lined with about 70 Jizo statues said to mysteriously change in number. A nearby botanical garden offers seasonal scenery.
**From December to mid-March or during bad weather, when access to Kanmangafuchi Abyss is difficult, the tour will visit alternate sites such as Futarasan Shrine, Rinno-ji Temple, Tamozawa Imperial Villa, or other cultural spots in Nikk**
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Lunch
Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch.
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Nikko Toshogu Shrine
A UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 400 years of history, this sacred place enshrines Ieyasu Tokugawa, founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Highlights include the ornate main hall and famous carvings of the sleeping cat and three wise monkeys.
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Tour Ends
The tour ends at Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
Feel free to continue enjoying sightseeing.

  • Cancel Policy

    10-8 day prior 20% of tour cost
    7-2 day prior

    30% of tour cost
    1 day prior 40% of tour cost
    On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50% of tour cost
    On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100% of tour cost

     

  • Departure date

    Until September 4,2026

    **This tour is not available daily. Please contact us for details.

  • Price (JPY)

    JPY15,000/per person

    *Payment must be settled in Canadian dollars at the time of booking.

     

     

     

  • Inclusions

    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 

  • Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions

    - Bookings are accepted until 12:00 noon on the day prior to the tour. Please make a reservation on the system until the reservation deadline.

    - 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.

     

  • Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee

    - The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change due to road conditions, events, ceremonies, or other reasons.In addition, there may be times when the entire itinerary will be on foot (total approx. 7.0 km).

    - 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, Hondo at Rinno-ji Temple, Taiyuuin Mausoleum at Rinno-ji Temple, Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Toshogu Museum, Kanaya Hotel History House, or Nikko Botanical Gardens instead.

  • Regarding Meals

     The lunch is a Japanese-style meal that includes both fish and meat.

    *Muslim-friendly meals, allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available.

  • Meeting Location

    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.

    *Customers who are late for the departure time (11:40) due to their own circumstances will have their reservations canceled.

  • Guide

    Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

  • Regarding Meals

    -Bringing food and drinks including alcohol into the venue is prohibited.

    - Meals are not included. Customers may have a meal at a shop or cafeteria inside the tournament venue, or at Nagoya Castle Kinshachi Yokocho

  • Regarding Audio Guide Service

    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.

  • Regarding Children/Infants

    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.

  • What to Wear/Bring

    - 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.
    -This tour involves walking outdoors. Please take measures against heat or cold depending on the season.

    Summer: Temperatures can reach up to 35°C. Please bring items that protect from the heat such as sunglasses, hat, parasol, neck cooler, etc.

    Winter: Temperatures may drop below freezing, and there may also be snowfall. Please participate wearing sufficient warm clothing and non-slip rubber shoes, etc.

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