• Nikko - Discover why “Don’t say ‘magnificent’ until you’ve seen Nikko” by visiting the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, along with nearby shrines and temples. The most famous shrine among “the Shrines and Temples of Nikko,” a leading world heritage site in Japan, is where the great Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa, who initiated the prosperous Edo Period, is enshrined. Most of the shrine complex seen today was reconstructed in the 17th century. The shrine features 55 buildings, including 8 national treasures and 34 listed buildings. Highlights include lavish carvings, lacquered and vibrantly colored, showcasing craftsmanship from across the country. Be sure to see the “Sleeping Cat,” a symbol of peace, and the “Three Monkeys” with their “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” poses!

• Shinkyo Bridge - The Shinkyo Bridge is the first structure visitors encounter before entering the area of Nikko’s shrines.

• Lake Chuzenji Skyline - Lake Chuzenji is the largest lake in Tochigi, surrounded by 25 kilometers of stunning nature. The area was a popular summer retreat for foreigners from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The villas of the French and Belgian embassies can still be found here. Enjoy the seasonal beauty by the lake, with walking trails around the water’s edge and an excursion boat available on the lake. The views are breathtaking, especially during cherry blossom or azalea blooms, or when the autumn leaves change color. The “Koyo-meguri” tour, which showcases autumn leaves reflecting on the lake, is highly recommended.

• Nikko Tosho-gu - Experience the intricate beauty of Toshogu Shrine’s carvings, the serenity of Lake Chuzenji, and the awe-inspiring Kegon Falls. Explore the sacred grounds of Futarasan Shrine and step back in time at Tamozawa Imperial Villa. Whether a history enthusiast, nature lover, or seeker of tranquility, Nikko offers a journey of enchanting experiences that will create cherished memories. Embrace the harmonious blend of past and present in this delightful destination.

• Kegon Falls - Kegon Waterfall is the most renowned of Nikko’s 48 waterfalls. Water from Lake Chuzenji plunges 97 meters straight down to the rocks below, creating a dynamic and artistic natural spectacle. A special lift takes visitors to the basin, where the force and roar of the water can be experienced up close! Impressive in any season, the waterfall is particularly stunning when surrounded by fresh green leaves in May, house martins in June, or the “12 falls” - small streams of the frozen waterfall clad in blue ice - during January and February.

• Rinnoji Temple - Rinnoji (輪王寺, Rinnōji) is Nikko’s most significant temple. Founded by Shodo Shonin, the Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism to Nikko in the 8th century, the temple’s main building, the Sanbutsudo, houses large, gold-lacquered wooden statues of Amida, Senju-Kannon (“Kannon with a thousand arms”), and Bato-Kannon (“Kannon with a horse head”). These three deities are considered Buddhist manifestations of Nikko’s three mountain deities, enshrined at Futarasan Shrine. A decade-long renovation of the Sanbutsudo was completed in spring 2019.

• Kirifuri Waterfall - Kirifuri Waterfall (霧降の滝, Kirifuri no taki) is an impressive, 75-meter high, two-tiered waterfall located below the Kirifuri Highlands, a few kilometers northeast of Nikko’s temples and shrines. The elegant falls cascading down the mountain contrast beautifully with the surrounding foliage, which is lush and green in spring and summer and displays fiery shades of red, orange, and gold in autumn. The name Kirifuri means “falling mist,” after the fine mist created when the water crashes against the rocks at the bottom of the lower falls. The view may occasionally be obscured by mist or fog covering the valley. It was once possible to hike down to the base of the waterfalls, but the trail partially collapsed several years ago and has been closed since.

• Private transportation
• English and Hindi guide
• Patrol
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Lunch
• Admission fee of kegon falls (3USD)
• Admission fee tamozawa imperial villa (less than 5 USD)
• Admission fee of shinkyo bridge (3USD)
• Entry ticket of tosho-go shrine(less than 5 USD)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.