Explore the grounds of Nikko Toshogu Shrine’s precincts, including Yomeimon, the Three Wise Monkeys, and the Sleeping Cat, learning the lessons and symbols of peace embedded in each piece, while deeply experiencing the legacy of Tokugawa Ieyasu and the history of Nikko.
Special visit to Oku-miya, Tokugawa Ieyasu’s mausoleum. Participate in a private prayer inside a restricted sanctuary, experiencing the silence and divinity of this sacred space.
Step into the Shogun’s Audience Chamber and join a symbolic Naorai ritual, feeling the authority and spiritual depth of the Edo shogunate.
Discover the artistry of Toshogu through the rare “Saishiki Mitorizu,” unveiling the techniques and symbolis...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Souvenir
Admission fees
English-speaking guide
Transportation to the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Shinkyo Bridge Reception
Meeting point：Shinkyo Bridge Ticket Counter
1091 Kamihatsuishi-machi, Nikko-shi, Tochigi, 321-1401
Access：1 min. walk from “Shinkyo” bus stop (Tobu Bus bound for Yumoto Onsen or World Heritage Bus from Tobu Nikko Station).
Return
Exclusive Nikko: A Private Journey into Tokugawa’s Sacred World
Nikko
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Explore the grounds of Nikko Toshogu Shrine’s precincts, including Yomeimon, the Three Wise Monkeys, and the Sleeping Cat, learning the lessons and symbols of peace embedded in each piece, while deeply experiencing the legacy of Tokugawa Ieyasu and the history of Nikko.
Special visit to Oku-miya, Tokugawa Ieyasu’s mausoleum. Participate in a private prayer inside a restricted sanctuary, experiencing the silence and divinity of this sacred space.
Step into the Shogun’s Audience Chamber and join a symbolic Naorai ritual, feeling the authority and spiritual depth of the Edo shogunate.
Discover the artistry of Toshogu through the rare “Saishiki Mitorizu,” unveiling the techniques and symbolis...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Souvenir
Admission fees
English-speaking guide
Transportation to the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Shinkyo Bridge Reception
Meeting point：Shinkyo Bridge Ticket Counter
1091 Kamihatsuishi-machi, Nikko-shi, Tochigi, 321-1401
Access：1 min. walk from “Shinkyo” bus stop (Tobu Bus bound for Yumoto Onsen or World Heritage Bus from Tobu Nikko Station).
Return
Itinerary
1
Shinkyo Bridge Reception
Meet at the Shinkyo Bridge ticket counter.
Staff will welcome you.
30 minutes
2
Gojū-no-tō (five-storied pagoda)
Stroll through Toshogu Grounds
Explore the grounds of Nikko Toshogu Shrine’s precincts, including Yomeimon, the Three Wise Monkeys, and the Sleeping Cat, learning the lessons and symbols of peace embedded in each piece, while deeply experiencing the legacy of Tokugawa Ieyasu and the history of Nikko.
1 hour
3
Nikko Tosho-gu
Special visit to Oku-miya, Tokugawa Ieyasu’s mausoleum. Participate in a private prayer inside a restricted sanctuary, experiencing the silence and divinity of this sacred space.
30 minutes
4
Nikko Tosho-gu
Step into the Shogun’s Audience Chamber and join a symbolic Naorai ritual, feeling the authority and spiritual depth of the Edo shogunate.
15 minutes
5
Nikko Tosho-gu
Discover the artistry of Toshogu through the rare “Saishiki Mitorizu,” unveiling the techniques and symbolism behind its ornate carvings and vibrant decorations.
