From Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour
Description
Tochigi Nikko is a charming town in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture with plenty of attractions where you can experience authentic Japanese culture. By join this day tour you will have a deep understanding about the city of Nikko, together with the history of Nikko Toshogu, the only UNESCO world heritage in Kanto area. Then, admire the magnificent Kegon Falls which was formed when the Daiya River was rerouted by lava flows. Afterward, to make it flexible and free, you can choose between the Chuzenji Lake. In Chuzenji Lake, gaze at the pristine waters and enjoy a stunning view of Mount Nantai. The Shinkyo Bridge, also known as "Yamasuge's Snake Bridge", spans the entrance and is one of the cultural properties that constitute the World Heritage site. It is also designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
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At the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nikko Tosho-gu, among the many beautiful carvings you will find the famous Three Wise Monkeys, the Sleeping Cat and the Imagined Elephants
A scenic highway connects the city of Nikkō with the Oku-Nikkō area. It is divided into two one-way roads, Iroha-zaka No. 1 and No. 2, which traverse the 440-meter difference in elevation between the Umagaeshi area at the bottom and Lake Chūzenji at the top through a series of switchbacks. “Iroha” is the name of a poem that uses each of the 48 characters of the Japanese syllabary exactly once. The poem appears, one character at a time, on signs at each bend in the road. The first 20 characters appear on the ascending route (No. 2), while the descent (No. 1) starts from the 21st character and finishes the poem.
Lake Chuzenji (ä¸ç¦…寺湖, ChÅ«zenjiko) is a scenic lake in the mountains above the town of Nikko. It is located at the foot of Mount Nantai, Nikko s sacred volcano, whose eruption blocked the valley below, thereby creating Lake Chuzenji about 20,000 years ago
The almost 100-meter tall Kegon Waterfall (è¯åŽ³ã®æ», Kegon no take) is the most famous of Nikko s many beautiful waterfalls. In fact, it is even ranked as one of Japan s three most beautiful falls, along with Nachi Waterfall in Wakayama Prefecture and Fukuroda Waterfall in Ibaraki Prefecture
The bridge is ranked as one of Japan's three finest bridges together with Iwakuni's Kintaikyo and Saruhashi in Yamanashi Prefecture.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness