Located approximately 100 kilometers directly north of Tokyo, Nikko was created as a religious city to protect the city of Edo from the demons of the north. In this tour, we will visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, and Futaarayama Shrine, all of which are World Heritage sites.
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The Highlight
Visitors will see the essence of Edo period culture through the magnificent architecture and exquisite carvings created by the Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan for 260 years.
The Experience
【Itinerary】Tobu Nikko Station or JR Nikko Station - Bus - Toshogu Shrine, etc. - Tobu Nikko Station or JR Nikko Station
While Kyoto was a city of religious and cultural authority with the emperor at its center, Edo (Tokyo) was the city of the Tokugawa shoguns and samurai.
In the 17th century, the Tokugawa shogun, the representative of the samurai, had overwhelming military and political power. However, because of the lack of spiritual and religious authority, Nikko was a religious city created by worshipping the first shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu, as a god (gongen).
(1) Nikko Toshogu Shrine: A shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu as a deity. The construction of the shrine was funded by the wealth of people from all over Japan, and carpenters, founders, painters, carvers, stonemasons, and other highly skilled craftsmen devoted their skills to create a highly finished work of art with ingenious details on the ceiling, walls, and floor, including the three monkeys.
(2) Rinnoji Temple: A temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism that is integrated with Nikko Toshogu Shrine. The temple has three Buddhist statues corresponding to the three mountains of Nikko, a large gomado (a hall where goma is burned), and a garden in the Shoyoen (a garden for flora and fauna).
(3) Futaarayama Shrine: This shrine worships the mountains of Nikko as deities, and existed before Nikko Toshogu was built.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Japanese
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How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
◆Please follow the guide's instruction during the program. We shall not be responsible for any accident caused by disregard of the instructions. ◆Please advise us if you have any religious or health restrictions, allergies, or the case where you would like to request a special ◆Our services are mainly offered in English.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 15 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 3 ~ 14 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel on 2 day(s) before departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)