[2018] 1-Day Nikko World Heritage Tour

1. The guide will lead participants on a tour of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, registered as a World Heritage Site, while telling them about its rich history.
After about 4 years of the shrine’s large-scale repairs which cost around JPY 1.2 billion (USD 10.4 million), the national treasure Yomeimon Gate was once again opened to the public in 2017. Lay your eyes on the richly colored structures that have been restored to their former glory.
2. Visit Kegon Falls, counted among the greatest waterfalls in Japan. (Excludes some days. *See Remarks No. 3)
3. Visit Lake Chuzenji, a scenic lake with a circumference of about 25 km and a depth of 163 m, created about 20,000 years ago from an eruption of Mt. Nantai which blocked the valley. (Excludes some days. *See Remarks No. 3)
4. This bus tour takes customers efficiently and directly to Nikko’s sightseeing spots which are difficult to visit on one’s own using route buses.
5. Travel back in time to the Edo Period (1603-1868)! There will be a stopover at the Hanyu Parking Area, which reproduces the Edo-style atmosphere. See the beautiful structures and famous long-established shops dating back to the Edo Period, and enjoy shopping for souvenirs.
* See Remarks No. 9
6. Customers may opt to end the tour at Tobu Nikko Station.

08:05 – 08:15
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Check-in Counter
Please arrive by 8:05. The bus will depart at 8:15.

[Access] 5 minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station West Exit (JR Lines, Subway), or 1 minute on foot from Tochomae Station B1 Exit (Toei Oedo Line)
http://www.keioplaza.com/map/index.html
*Customers who are late for the departure time will have their bookings cancelled. Please leave plenty of time to reach the meeting location.

08:50 – 09:00
Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal
Please arrive by 8:50. The bus will depart at 9:00.

Access to Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal:
A 1-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station (JR Line or Tokyo Monorail) or Daimon Station (Toei Asakusa Line or Toei Oedo Line)
The tour meeting location is inside the World Trade Center Annex on the 1st floor (Bus Terminal). Take the stairs down from the 2nd floor concourse.

Nikko Toshogu Shrine  (90 min)
Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its lavish decorations and ornate details. This 400-year-old shrine houses the remains of Edo period’s founder, Ieyasu Tokugawa. Enjoy seeing the traditional beauty of the main hall, as well as the sleeping cat and 3 monkey carvings.

Lunch
Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch.
If you would like a vegetarian menu, please inform us at the time of reservation.

Lake Chuzenji  (10 min)
Created by an eruption of Mt. Nantai, this lake is a symbol of Nikko.

Kegon Falls  (30 min)
Known as one of Japan’s 3 great waterfalls, Kegon Falls towers an impressive 97 meters and gushes water from Lake Chuzenji.

The charge to take the Kegon Falls elevator is not included in the booking price. Admire the waterfall from the observation deck facing the falls free of charge.

Hanyu Parking Area  (20 min)
The Hanyu Parking Area is a rest area along the highway which creates a close representation of an Edo Period town.
See the beautiful structures and famous long-established shops dating back to the Edo Period, and enjoy shopping for souvenirs.
Depending on road conditions, the tour may stop at a different parking area (rest area) instead of the Hanyu Parking Area. In this case, please note that the different rest area will not be a representation of an Edo Period town.
16:30 – 17:00
Tobu Nikko Station
Stop at Tobu Nikko Station.
Tour ends for those who wish to end the tour here.

Participants will head to their next destinations on their own from Shinjuku, but the guide will explain how to go back to hotels.

19:00 – 19:30
Shinjuku
This tour disbands upon arrival near Shinjuku Station West Exit. Please head to your next destination on your own from Shinjuku.