Nikko Sightseeing & Heritage Exploration Day Trip

Nikko is one of the “must” visit place in Japan. It is well-known for its Nikko Toshogu Shrine 日光東照宮 which is recognised as one of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Besides the famous ancient temples, Nikko is also blessed with the beauty of its unspoiled nature.

Trip code WT-CODE 250
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The 1 day itinerary suggested is as below

Itineraries

Nikko

Time : 10:00 am

Town Centre

Nikko Town
Nikko Town Centre
Click on it for recommended Food and Drink nearby

Time : 11:00 am

Nikko Toshogu Shrine 日光東照宮

Nikko Toshogu Shrine
The famous temple that is recognised as the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Time : 1:30 pm

Kegon Fall 華厳滝

Kegon Fall
Majestic fall that is exceptionally beautiful especially during the autumn

Time : 3:00 pm

Chuzenji Lake Cruise

Chuzenji Lake Cruise
Take the Chuzenji Lake Cruise especially during the Red Leave season

Time : 4:00 pm

Chuzenji Lakeside

Chuzenji Lake
Take a stroll along the Chuzenji Lakeside

BY BUS / TRAIN Total Transport Cost = 8,020 yen Kitasenju Station, Tokyo by train (1 h 42min)
Nikko-Kinugawa Toll Limited Express Tobu-Nikko 1 h 42 min (5 stops) · Platform 特急 · Stop ID: TS09 ¥2,860
Tōbu-nikkō Station, Nikko by bus (5 min)
Board at Tōbu-nikkō Station
World Heritage Tour Bus 世界遺産めぐり Ishiyamachi direction 石屋町行 5 min (6 stops) ¥260
Alight at Hotel Seikoenmae Bus Stop
Nikko Toshogu Shrine 日光東照宮 by bus (40 min)
Board from Total Kaikanzen Bus Stop
日光駅～光徳温泉～湯元温泉 Bus Yumoto Onsen direction 湯元温泉行 40 min (18 stops) ¥1,000
Alight at Chuzenji Onsen Bus Stop 中禅寺温泉
Kegon Fall 華厳滝 walk (12 min) Lake Chuzenji Cruise Terminal 船の駅中禅寺 by bus (36 min) - return trip
Board from Chuzenji Onsen Bus Stop 中禅寺温泉
日光駅～光徳温泉～湯元温泉日光駅行 Nikko Station direction 36 min (23 stops) ¥1,150
Alight at Tōbu-nikkō Station
Tōbu-nikkō Station by train (1 h 35 min) - return trip
Nikko-Kinugawa Toll Limited Express Asakusa 1 h 35 min (5 stops) · Platform 4 · Stop ID: TN25 ¥2,750
Kitasenju Station, Tokyo
BY CAR
Sightseeing Activities
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Culture & Heritage Activities
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Dessert and Drink
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Food
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