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PLAN

3-Day Exclusive World Heritage Nikko & Lake Chuzenji Tour with Guaranteed Consecutive-night Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

  • Chuzenji Lake

  • Nikko Toshogu Shrine

  • The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko Restaurant

  • The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko Inside

  • The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko Meal (image)

  • Tour Details

1. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Shrines and Temples of Nikko and the magnificent natural beauty of Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji on this luxurious 3-day journey interwoven by culture and nature. Enjoy a special trip surrounded by breathtaking seasonal views while deeply experiencing Japan's traditional culture.

2. Look forward to a guaranteed consecutive-night stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko overlooking Lake Chuzenji, one of Japan's top spots for autumn leaves! Let go of the everyday and spend luxurious moments amidst elegant spaces surrounded by world-class hospitality and attentive service.
 
3. On Day 1, take a stroll along the Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa, and go shopping for traditional crafts and Japanese sundries. For lunch, savor carefully selected, premium wagyu beef sukiyaki at the long-established high-end Japanese restaurant Imahan Honten, founded in 1895.

4. Travel between Asakusa and Nikko aboard Spacia X, a state-of-the-art limited express train model that debuted in July 2023. With its sophisticated interior space and high-quality seats, even the travel time becomes a special moment.

5. On Day 2 in the afternoon, customers can enjoy unguided free time as they wish. Optional tours and activities are available as well.

6. The entire itinerary is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Without a language barrier, customers can freely participate with peace of mind.

  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
2guest(s)
Departs
Tokyo
Guide Service
English
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
Not Available
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Tobu Railway Asakusa Station in front of main ticket gate/ 10:15
Included
Accommodation charges; Day 1 Lunch & Dinner; Day 2 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner; Day 3 Breakfast & Lunch; National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter; Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Not Included
Day 2 afternoon optional tour charges
  • Remarks
Planning Company:JTB Corp.
Address:2-3-11 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 64)

[Reception Method]
- At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.
- On the day, please be sure to bring your passport (original or copy). Those who do not bring their original passport or a copy of it will not be able to participate.

[Cancellation Charge]
- Cancellation fees will be charged from 20 days in advance.

[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]
- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 30 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.
- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 12 days prior to the tour.
- If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by their travel agent.

[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations.
- In general, the Spacia X Limited Express will be used for transfer between Asakusa and Nikko. However, due to timetable revisions or tour operational circumstances, train times may change, and customers may be required to travel on other limited express trains or transfer to connecting services.
- Seats on the train may not be designated.
- As the elevator to Kegon Falls can get crowded during the autumn foliage season (October-November), customers may have to wait to board.
- During the winter season (outside of the cruise operation period) or in case of strong winds, the Lake Chuzenji cruise will be suspended. As an alternative, customers will be guided to activities such as making prayer beads or a sutra transcribing experiencing at Chuzen-ji Temple Tachiki Kannon. Refunds will not be issued in such cases.
- Customers under 20 years of age are not allowed to drink alcohol, but may participate in the tour.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]
Meeting Location: Tobu Railway Asakusa Station (in front of main ticket gate)
Meeting Time: 10:15
Departure Time: 10:30

- Please refer to the tickets and final itinerary for the train numbers and train departure times. The final itinerary will be sent to the email address registered at the time of booking by the day prior to departure.
- Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]
- The National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter accompanies the tour from departure from Asakusa Station on Day 1 until return to Asakusa Station on Day 3.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]
Children 0-5 years old may join free of charge, but they will not be provided train seats, meals, and hotel bedding. If train seats, meals, and bedding are required for children, please book them under the child rate.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]
Day 1
Lunch: Sukiyaki / Dinner: Kaiseki course
*For sukiyaki, 1 hot pot will be served per table (not individual hot pot).
*For those requesting an allergy-friendly meal, vegetarian meal or Muslim-friendly meal, as it is difficult to accommodate at the restaurant, customers will have to purchase their own lunch. The equivalent lunch charge will be refunded, and the guide will lead customers to a restaurant that can accommodate vegetarians.
Day 2
Breakfast: Japanese-style or Western-style set menu (selectable on the day) / Lunch: Curry rice / Dinner: Western-style course
Day 3
Breakfast: Japanese-style or Western-style set menu (selectable on the day) / Lunch: Yuba kaiseki course

*For those who would like an allergy-friendly meal, vegetarian meal or Muslim-friendly meal, please make a request in advance. However, not all requests may be accommodated.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Accommodation Information]
Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
Address: 2482 Chugushi, Nikko-shi, Tochigi Prefecture
Tel.: (0) 288-25-6666
https://www.ritzcarlton.com/jp/hotels/japan/nikko
Guestroom Type: Lake Chuzenji View Room (Twin or Double) (57 sqm) (2 guests)
*Requests regarding hotel rooms are accepted, but are not guaranteed. For any requests, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.

[Important Notes/Supplements: About How to Spend Daytime Hours on Day 2]
- During daytime on Day 2, customers are free to do as they like. The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko offers a variety of experience activities.
https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/tyonz-the-ritz-carlton-nikko/experiences/
For details, please consult with The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko staff after checking in.
Charges for experiences are not included in the tour booking price. Please pay directly at the facility on the day.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Luggage Delivery]
- As luggage space is limited on trains and in vehicles, each person may bring only 1 large luggage (such as a suitcase).
- If bringing several pieces of large luggage, please make use of a delivery service on your own.
- In case there are several pieces of luggage which cannot fit in the vehicle, please be aware that there will be an additional charge for luggage transport.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company]
Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus, hired car, etc.).
One of the following:
Kinugawa Taxi, Nikko Kotsu, Akagi Kanko Jidosha, Asahi Kanko Bus, Utsunomiya Mobility Service, Oze Kikou, Kan-etsu Kotsu, Sanei Jidosha, Shimotsuke Kanko Bus, Shuwa Kanko, Tsubasa Kanko Bus, TCB Kanko, Tobu Bus, Tochigi Kotsu Bus, Nasu Kotsu, Nasu Chuo Kanko Bus, Nikko Kotsu, Higashinihon Kotsu, Fuji Kanko Bus
Standard transportation for approximate number of customers:
- Small bus: around 9-10 people
- Van (hired car): around 5-8 people
- Minivan (hired car): around 3-4 people
- Taxi: around 1-2 people

[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]
Language Supported: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
*Drivers do not work as guides.

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Tour Calendar

  • 2025
  • Seats available
  • Few seats available
  • Not available
  • Requests Accepted
Number of stocks
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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
JPY
children (6-11)
JPY
Infants (0-5)
JPY
Number of People
Adults
Children
Infants

Payment in Advance Total
JPY
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  • Itinerary

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10:15 - 10:30

(15分)

Day 1: Tobu Asakusa Station in front of Main Ticket Gate

Please be at the meeting location at least 15 minutes before departure. Tobu Asakusa Station Meet-up in front of Main Ticket Gate / Meet at 10:15, Dep. at 10:30 *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location].

Transfer

From Tobu Asakusa Station Main Ticket Gate to Senso-ji Temple

徒歩

(110分)

Asakusa Sightseeing & Shopping (Free time)

Take a stroll along the Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa, and go shopping for traditional crafts and Japanese sundries.

徒歩
12:30 - 14:00

(90分)

Lunch

Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki Lunch at High-end Japanese Restaurant Imahan Honten *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

昼食

Transfer

From Lunch Venue to Hotel From the lunch venue, take the new Spacia X Limited Express to Nikko. *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]. From Tobu Nikko Station, take a bus or taxi to the hotel.

電車
19:30 - 21:30

Dinner

Kaiseki Course Dinner at The Japanese Restaurant by The Ritz Carlton, Nikko (inside hotel) *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

夕食

Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

Enjoy a leisurely stay.

Day 2: Breakfast

Japanese-style or Western-style Set Menu Breakfast at The Japanese Restaurant by The Ritz Carlton, Nikko (inside hotel) Restaurant Breakfast Hours: 07:00 - 10:00 *In general, service is available within the above hours. *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

朝食
09:50 - 10:00

Meet at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko Front Desk

Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. Meet at 09:50, Dep. at 10:00

Transfer

From Hotel to Kegon Falls

バス

(30分)

Kegon Falls

Take the elevator to Kegon Falls and behold magnificent views of one of the three greatest waterfalls in Japan. *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].

徒歩

Transfer

From Kegon Falls, head to Lake Chuzenji.

バス

(55分)

Lake Chuzenji Cruise

The Lake Chuzenji cruise is a round-trip course starting from the Chuzenji Boat Passenger Terminal, visiting Shobugahama, Embassy Villa Memorial Park, and Tachiki Kannon before returning to the Chuzenji Boat Passenger Terminal. During the winter season (outside of the cruise operation period) or in case of strong winds, the Lake Chuzenji cruise will be suspended. As an alternative, customers will be guided to activities such as making prayer beads or a sutra transcribing experiencing at Chuzen-ji Temple Tachiki Kannon. *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].

船

Transfer

From Lake Chuzenji to Lunch Venue

バス
12:00 - 13:15

(75分)

Lunch

For lunch, savor Hyakunen Curry Rice based on a hundred-year-old recipe at the Mizunara dining room in Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel. *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

昼食

Transfer

From Lunch Venue to The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

バス

Free time

Customers can enjoy their time as they wish.

19:30 - 21:30

Dinner

Western-style Course Dinner at Lakehouse (inside hotel) *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

夕食

Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

Enjoy a leisurely stay.

Day 3 Breakfast

Japanese-style or Western-style Set Menu Breakfast at The Japanese Restaurant by The Ritz Carlton, Nikko (inside hotel) Restaurant Breakfast Hours: 07:00 - 10:00 *In general, service is available within the above hours. *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

朝食
09:20 - 09:30

Meet at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko Front Desk

Please finish checking out and be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. Meet at 09:20, Dep. at 09:30

Transfer

From Hotel to Nikko Toshogu Shrine

バス

(85分)

Nikko Toshogu Shrine

A registered UNESCO World Heritage Site, this sacred place with over 400 years of history is where Ieyasu Tokugawa, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, is enshrined. Enjoy seeing the traditional beauty of the main hall, as well as the sleeping cat and 3 monkey carvings.

徒歩

Transfer

From Nikko Toshogu Shrine to Rinno-ji Temple

徒歩

(85分)

Rinno-ji Temple

Hondo, the main building which is also known as the Hall of Three Buddhas, is the largest wooden structure in Nikko. The temple houses three principal deities: Senju Kannon, Amida Nyorai, and Bato Kannon.

徒歩

Transfer

From Rinno-ji Temple to Lunch Venue

バス
13:00 - 14:00

(60分)

Lunch

Yuba Kaiseki Course Lunch *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

昼食

Transfer

From Lunch Venue to Watanabe Sahei Shoten - Sake Brewery

バス

(45分)

Tour & Taste Testing at Sake Brewery

Watanabe Sahei Shoten - Sake Brewery Tour & Taste Testing *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].

徒歩

Transfer

From Watanabe Sahei Shoten - Sake Brewery to Asakusa/ From Watanabe Sahei Shoten - Sake Brewery to Shimo-imaichi Station by bus or taxi-Take the new Spacia X Limited Express to Asakusa. *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].

電車
- 17:35

Arrive at Tobu Asakusa Station, Tour Ends

Arrive at Tobu Asakusa Station, Tour Ends

  • Itinerary

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10:15 - 10:30

(15分)

Day 1: Tobu Asakusa Station in front of Main Ticket Gate

Please be at the meeting location at least 15 minutes before departure. Tobu Asakusa Station Meet-up in front of Main Ticket Gate / Meet at 10:15, Dep. at 10:30 *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location].

Transfer

From Tobu Asakusa Station Main Ticket Gate to Senso-ji Temple

徒歩

(110分)

Asakusa Sightseeing & Shopping (Free time)

Take a stroll along the Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa, and go shopping for traditional crafts and Japanese sundries.

徒歩
12:30 - 14:00

(90分)

Lunch

Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki Lunch at High-end Japanese Restaurant Imahan Honten *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

昼食

Transfer

From Lunch Venue to Hotel From the lunch venue, take the new Spacia X Limited Express to Nikko. *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]. From Tobu Nikko Station, take a bus or taxi to the hotel.

電車
19:30 - 21:30

Dinner

Kaiseki Course Dinner at The Japanese Restaurant by The Ritz Carlton, Nikko (inside hotel) *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

夕食

Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

Enjoy a leisurely stay.

Day 2: Breakfast

Japanese-style or Western-style Set Menu Breakfast at The Japanese Restaurant by The Ritz Carlton, Nikko (inside hotel) Restaurant Breakfast Hours: 07:00 - 10:00 *In general, service is available within the above hours. *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

朝食
09:50 - 10:00

Meet at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko Front Desk

Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. Meet at 09:50, Dep. at 10:00

Transfer

From Hotel to Kegon Falls

バス

(30分)

Kegon Falls

Take the elevator to Kegon Falls and behold magnificent views of one of the three greatest waterfalls in Japan. *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].

徒歩

Transfer

From Kegon Falls, head to Lake Chuzenji.

バス

(55分)

Lake Chuzenji Cruise

The Lake Chuzenji cruise is a round-trip course starting from the Chuzenji Boat Passenger Terminal, visiting Shobugahama, Embassy Villa Memorial Park, and Tachiki Kannon before returning to the Chuzenji Boat Passenger Terminal. During the winter season (outside of the cruise operation period) or in case of strong winds, the Lake Chuzenji cruise will be suspended. As an alternative, customers will be guided to activities such as making prayer beads or a sutra transcribing experiencing at Chuzen-ji Temple Tachiki Kannon. *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].

船

Transfer

From Lake Chuzenji to Lunch Venue

バス
12:00 - 13:15

(75分)

Lunch

For lunch, savor Hyakunen Curry Rice based on a hundred-year-old recipe at the Mizunara dining room in Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel. *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

昼食

Transfer

From Lunch Venue to The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

バス

Free time

Customers can enjoy their time as they wish.

19:30 - 21:30

Dinner

Western-style Course Dinner at Lakehouse (inside hotel) *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

夕食

Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

Enjoy a leisurely stay.

Day 3 Breakfast

Japanese-style or Western-style Set Menu Breakfast at The Japanese Restaurant by The Ritz Carlton, Nikko (inside hotel) Restaurant Breakfast Hours: 07:00 - 10:00 *In general, service is available within the above hours. *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

朝食
09:20 - 09:30

Meet at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko Front Desk

Please finish checking out and be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. Meet at 09:20, Dep. at 09:30

Transfer

From Hotel to Nikko Toshogu Shrine

バス

(85分)

Nikko Toshogu Shrine

A registered UNESCO World Heritage Site, this sacred place with over 400 years of history is where Ieyasu Tokugawa, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, is enshrined. Enjoy seeing the traditional beauty of the main hall, as well as the sleeping cat and 3 monkey carvings.

徒歩

Transfer

From Nikko Toshogu Shrine to Rinno-ji Temple

徒歩

(85分)

Rinno-ji Temple

Hondo, the main building which is also known as the Hall of Three Buddhas, is the largest wooden structure in Nikko. The temple houses three principal deities: Senju Kannon, Amida Nyorai, and Bato Kannon.

徒歩

Transfer

From Rinno-ji Temple to Lunch Venue

バス
13:00 - 14:00

(60分)

Lunch

Yuba Kaiseki Course Lunch *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].

昼食

Transfer

From Lunch Venue to Watanabe Sahei Shoten - Sake Brewery

バス

(45分)

Tour & Taste Testing at Sake Brewery

Watanabe Sahei Shoten - Sake Brewery Tour & Taste Testing *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].

徒歩

Transfer

From Watanabe Sahei Shoten - Sake Brewery to Asakusa/ From Watanabe Sahei Shoten - Sake Brewery to Shimo-imaichi Station by bus or taxi-Take the new Spacia X Limited Express to Asakusa. *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].

電車
- 17:35

Arrive at Tobu Asakusa Station, Tour Ends

Arrive at Tobu Asakusa Station, Tour Ends

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