Nikko: Toshogu World Heritage & Kegon Falls

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A day trip combining a UNESCO World Heritage temple complex with mountain nature. Begin at the ornate Toshogu Shrine, then climb into the mountains to Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji. In autumn it ranks among Japan's finest foliage spots.

Day trip5 stopsEst. budget 120,000 KRW

Itinerary

1
Nikko Toshogu日光東照宮
Shrine · World Heritage · 100 min stay
An ornate World Heritage site enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu. The 'see, hear, speak no evil' three-monkey carving and the gilded Yomeimon gate are the highlights.
오전 10시
Walk 10 min
2
Shinkyo (Sacred Bridge)神橋
Landmark · 25 min stay
A red bridge over the river. A symbol at the entrance to Toshogu and a photo spot set off by autumn leaves and fresh greenery.
Transit 40 min
3
Irohazaka Winding Roadいろは坂
Activity · Autumn leaves · 40 min stay
A famous foliage road climbing the mountain via 48 hairpin curves. Gorge autumn leaves unfold through the bus window.
Transit 30 min
4
Kegon Falls華厳の滝
Waterfall · Nature · 50 min stay
97m tall, one of Japan's three great waterfalls. A viewing elevator takes you right to the foot of the falls to feel the roar.
Walk 10 min
5
Lake Chuzenji中禅寺湖
Lake · Nature · 60 min stay
A volcanic lake at 1,269m elevation. Its calm surface reflecting Mt. Nantai is stunning in foliage and fresh-green seasons. Rest at a lakeside cafe before returning to Tokyo.
오후 3시