Nikko Day Trip — Toshogu Shrine & Kegon Falls, Tochigi
Tokyo, Japan
About This Activity
Nikko's Toshogu Shrine complex is Japan's most lavishly adorned — 22 buildings covered in gold leaf, lacquer, and intricate wood carvings deep inside ancient cedar forest. Adult admission to Toshogu is ¥1,300; a World Heritage combined ticket covering Toshogu, Futarasan, and Taiyuin costs ¥2,100. Nearby Kegon Falls plunges 97 m from Lake Chuzenji — the elevator to the lower viewing platform costs ¥570. Take the Tobu Limited Express from Asakusa (2 hours, from ¥2,720).
Seasonal note: Autumn foliage mid-Oct–mid-Nov is spectacular; avoid Golden Week crowds
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