Tokyo to Nikko Cultural Escape Day (Bus Tour)
Itinerary
Heritage | Nature | Relaxation
Discover the cultural treasures and natural beauty of Nikko on a full-day guided tour from Tokyo. Skip the stress of navigating on your own and visit highlights like the UNESCO-listed Nikko Toshogu Shrine, stunning Kegon Falls, and peaceful Lake Chuzenji all in one seamless trip with expert commentary.
Proposed Itinerary
Shinjuku Departure (Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri)
07:45 – Meet up in Shinjuku (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Branch)
08:00 – Depart from Shinjuku
Tour Highlights:
Nikko Toshogu Shrine (1.25 hrs) – Discover one of Japan’s most ornate shrines, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. See intricate carvings such as the Three Wise Monkeys and the Sleeping Cat.
Kegon Waterfall (1.25 hrs) – Admire one of Japan’s top three waterfalls, with a dramatic 97-meter drop from Lake Chuzenji.
Iroha-zaka Mountain Road (Drive-by) – Enjoy a scenic ride along the famous winding road with 48 curves, known from the anime Initial D.
Lake Chuzenji Walk / Optional Onsen (1 hr) – Stroll along the tranquil lakeside with views of Mt. Nantai. Optional onsen visit available (entry not included).
18:00 – Return to Shinjuku, Tour Ends
Tokyo (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday)
07:55 – Meet up in Tokyo (Tokyo Bus Terminal, Tokyo Yaesu B2)
08:10 – Depart from Tokyo
08:25 – Meet up in Shinjuku (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Branch)
08:40 – Depart from Shinjuku
Tour Highlights:
Nikko Toshogu Shrine (1.25 hrs)
Kegon Waterfall (1.25 hrs)
Iroha-zaka Mountain Road (Drive-by)
Lake Chuzenji Walk / Optional Onsen (1 hr)
18:00 – Return to Tokyo, Tour Ends
18:30 – Return to Shinjuku, Tour Ends
Good to Know
The tour may be canceled in case of severe weather (e.g., typhoon, snowstorm); notifications will be sent by 3:00 PM the day before.
Itinerary may be adjusted based on weather or traffic conditions.
Children under 3 without a seat join for free.
Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes suitable for the season.
The explanation during the tour will be mainly performed in English. The tour leader will provide Mandarin/Cantonese assistance and explanation based on individuals' situation
included with
Entrance fee of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Transportation (coach service) for all mentioned itineraries, Entrance fee of Hot Spring (Nikko traditional souvenir will be given to customer who do not go to hot spring), and English/Chinese-speaking tour leader
excluded by
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off, Food & drinks, Gratuities, Personal expenses
All not mentioned in the inclusion
Essential
Information
Location
Ground floor of Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, Shinjuku Nishiguchi Branch
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/iSTwmNtr4Zs
Thank you for your booking. Within two business days of receiving your request, we'll send you a booking confirmation to the email address you provided. Please ensure that all booking details are correct, and check your email for the voucher information. The voucher will contain essential information, including the meeting place, time, and a local contact number. Please make sure you have the voucher with you before departing for the tour.
In case of an emergency, please contact Vio Travel's emergency line at 66 922 472 382. You can also send an SMS or WhatsApp message to this number, or email us at support@vio.travel
OTHER INFO
In case of bad weather, such as typhoons, snowstorms, etc., we will decide whether to cancel the tour or not 1 day before departure (15:00 local time) and notify you by email.
Please be sure to arrive at the meeting place 15 minutes before. Please be punctual as there will be NO waiting for late-comers.
Please be sure to arrive on time at the gathering time of each spot.
Please note you will not be refunded if you cannot continue participating in the activities due to personal reasons such as being late.
Please note that the itinerary or the stay time to each spot will be adjusted due to traffic jams, facility maintenance, etc.
Please note that the itinerary may be changed, or the visit to a spot may be canceled due to force majeure, such as traffic jams and bad weather.
This plan doesn’t include lunch. You can bring your own food or have lunch at restaurants at Mt. Fuji, Kawaguchiko, Gotemba Outlet, etc.
Please pay attention to your health condition as there is long-distance traffic time in the plan and decide whether to participate.
Children aged 0-2 who do not need a seat can participate for free.
Every person can take one hand luggage to the bus. Please put your other luggage in the hotel or nearby lockers.
Please dress appropriately according to the weather conditions on the day of the event.
Cancellation Policy: This ticket is non-refundable