Why choose this Tokyo tour ?
Get out of Tokyo for the day and explore the UNESCO-listed locales of Nikko without sitting around idly on open transport. This private visit incorporates a private vehicle and an English-speaking driver. Learn more approximately Japanese culture and history at Toshogu Holy place, be inspired by the tall Kegan Falls, and appreciate Japan’s most noteworthy lake, Lake Chu Zenji. This tour will offer to travelers curious about both nature and culture. This private visit is customizable to suit your needs and interface Get around in a comfortable vehicle that matches your group’s estimate Incorporates exchanges from all over Tokyo. Total tour is Almost 8 to 10 Hours Pickup & Drop off Time Included Tokyo to Nikko Almost 2 Hours’ Drive one sided.
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What makes Nikko Full Day Private Tour with English Speaking Driver a unique experience ?
The Shinkyo Bridge (Shinkyō, “sacred bridge”) stands at the entrance to Nikko’s shrines and temples, and technically belongs to Futarasan Shrine. The bridge is ranked as one of Japan’s three finest bridges together with Iwakuni’s Kintaikyo and Saruhashi in Yamanashi Prefecture.
Toshogu Shrine in Nikko. Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, which controlled Japan for more than 250 years until 1868, or the Edo Period, is buried at this temple. This shrine complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you explore its magnificence, your guide can tell you fascinating tales about the architecture.
Former summer residence for Emperor Taisho built in 1899 with beautiful garden. Rare example where public is allowed access into former housing for royal family
Kegon Falls is a waterfall in Nikko city that is 97 meters high. The fall receives its water supply from Chuzenji Lake. One of Japan’s three tallest waterfalls, Kegon Falls, offers an elevator for guests to experience the forceful falls
Situated within the Nikko National Park to the west of Nikko, Lake Chuzenji is the highest naturally occurring lake in Japan. It originated some 20,000 years ago when the Daiyo River was choked by the lava flow from the nearby Mt. Nantai’s eruption. At 1,269 meters, the lake marks the top of the altitude scale.
So in Buddhism, Jizo is an important Bodhisattva. The story goes that all young children go to Sai-no-kawara after their death. In the underworld this is the dried-up bed of the river of souls. Because they have little experience (karma) they have to build little towers of stones. Each tower represents a prayer. But every night the oni, the devils, come and knock these towers down. The young souls have to start all over again.
But then Jizo comes to their rescue. He wanders around and hides the children in his red bibs. They are now in good hands with Jizo. But why the red bibs? The colour red probably refers to earlier times. An old tradition in the Asuka period (522-645AD) was that children with diseases like chicken pox had to wear red bibs to distinguish them from other children. But red is also seen as the colour that offers protection and security.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Listed itinerary is the suggested,remanning time will be consumed in traveling and lunch
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Not Included
- Entrance Fee to toshogu shrine 1300¥
- Entrance Fee to Shinko bridge 200 ¥
- Entrance Fee to imperial villa 350 ¥
- Entrance Fee to kagon fall 570 ¥
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Dozou Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 11 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 13 Travelers is accepted for booking.
