About This Tour
A great walking experience around the World Heritage area which introduces you to Nikko, a city that has developed through mountain asceticism, together with the animistic world of giant trees where Gods are believed to be dwelling. Let’s enjoy bird watching in the World Heritage area surrounded by giant cedar trees in a solemn atmosphere. Besides wild birds, with any luck, you can even see flying squirrels. Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a famous World Heritage site as well as a power spot which is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Tokugawa shogun, who laid the foundations of peace and culture during the 260 years of the Edo period and made a great contribution to the development of modern Japan.
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Meeting Point
Meet your guide in front of the five-story pagoda.
Special Instructions
Please meet your guide at 8:55 AM in front of the five-story pagoda. 9:00 Meet at Nikko Toshogu Shrine Five-story Pagoda Hiking Route Nikko Toshogu Five-story Pagoda → Takino Inari Jinja Shrine → Futarasan-Jinja Shrine → Nikko Toshogu Five-story Pagoda 11:30 Dismiss at Nikko Toshogu Shrine Five-story Pagoda ※Hiking may take approximately 1.5 to 2 times longer than usual depends on weather conditions, congestion, and probabilities of birds’ occurrence. ・Please be considerate of others when birdwatching. ・Please be considerate of others when using binoculars or birdwatching in big crowds. ・Let's take all rubbish home and help to protect the rich natural environment. ※ In case of light rain, the event will be held. Heavy rain or strong winds will result in cancellation. Since the weather in the mountains is changeable, please provide a contact number to reach you. Please wear a mask. It would be nice if you bring some hand sanitizer. Wear something comfortable for walking. In summer, the sun is strong, so bring a hat and sunscreen. Sunglasses, etc. A towel and drink, maybe light snacks just in case. Maybe raingear according to the weather.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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