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1-Day Tour to Nikko to Kawagoe and the Imperial Palace
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12 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Nikko and Kawagoe is the two faces of EDO, seeing both lets you see both the samurai and commoner lifestyle of the people in Edo.
We will visit the Imperial Palace from outside to understand both the Samurai and Imperial family outlook of the location.
We will visit Nikko not only as a world heritage but as a location built to protect the city of EDO by blocking the KIMON (Demon Gate) of EDO hence learn the importance of “direction” (HOI) to understand the religious aspect of the Japanese; the importance in “location” of both Kawagoe and Nikko, the impact it had on the Japanese people and the heritage of the Tokugawa dynasty.
The Kawagoe area known as “KOEDO” (small Edo) is a Edo cultural melting pot where you will see the lifestyle of Edo merchants.
This tour will try to fit in three major locations associated with EDO for the time crunched traveler. If you want to see more in your limited time try us.
What's Included
- In-guide person
- WiFi on board
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Snacks
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
We will meet you in front of the Shinjuku Post Office which is about five minutes away from Shinjuku Station West.
Start time
07:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Imperial Palace
We will not only drive around the imperial palace circle but also walk the outer grounds to see the double bridge and several gates and towers and learn the historical background behind the walls of the palace.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Nikko Tosho-gu
We will visit the world heritage site and walk the duration of the site. The guide will give you a detailed description of what it is and what it means.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Sano Service Area Outbound
We will stop by the Sano SA and refuel ourselves and also ensure we have a brief stop at the water closets
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We will visit this Japanese western restaurant should they be open. Alternatives will be at one of the nearby hotels or restaurants worth mentioning
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Kawagoe Matsuri Kaikan
We will visit the matsuri Kaikan to understand the festivities of the Japanese and understand what Shintoism is for the Japanese.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
We will visit a shrine dedicated to marriage and prosperous family and good relationships.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tokinokane
We will visit the “Big Ben” of Kawagoe to understand how the Japanese townsfolk’s managed their days
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We will strolls the streets of kawagoe to understand how the cities redeveloped itself after the Meiji Restoration and how they modernized.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kanto
We will depart Shinjuku Tokyo and proceed to Nikko which will be approximately two and a half hours proximity. From Nikko we will move on to Kawagoe area which will be approximately another one hour and a half of travel. Returning from Kawagoe will be another hour totaling 5 hours tranist.
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by VAS
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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