Nikko

I bought the tickets in a hurry, but it was so, so good that it was cheaper than on-site and allowed for quick entry. I will use this service again next time.

Since I had purchased tickets in advance, I was able to enter smoothly without having to wait in line. I walked around a lot at both Toshogu Shrine and Edo Wonderland. There were fireworks at Wonderland in the evening, which was a lot of fun.

I decided to go to Nikko Edo Village, a place I'd never been to before, and while researching, I found a direct bus from Tokyo. Since it was only three days in advance, I booked it thinking it would be fully booked. On the day of departure, it was my first time at the Yaesu underground bus terminal, so I arrived early to check how crowded it was. There was no one waiting at our platform, which worried me. A large bus arrived, and my family of three boarded, thinking we were the first passengers. However, no one else boarded, so I asked the driver, and it turned out we were the only three people! We had the bus all to ourselves, which made us very happy. It seems it's not very well-known yet, so it was good that we went before it became popular. There were rest stops along the way, and we arrived at Nikko Edo Village comfortably, enjoying ourselves until 4 PM. Since I didn't have to drive, I could drink beer, play a lot, and sleep on the bus, which was great. On the way back, the highway was congested, so we arrived a little late, but the driver drove safely, so there were no problems. It was a relaxing trip after a long time. Next time, I'd like to take a bus trip to a different place. Thank you.

This was my first time participating in this type of day tour alone, and I was a little worried that it might feel awkward, but the overall experience was surprisingly good. Our guide, Mr. Hu, was very enthusiastic, introducing the sights along the way and reminding us of meeting times and important information. He managed the day's schedule very well. Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Falls are definitely worth visiting. Being able to see all these attractions in one day without having to figure out transportation was really convenient. The whole trip went smoothly, and I didn't feel uncomfortable at all traveling alone. I would definitely consider joining another tour like this next time.

The Tokyo Wide Pass is a great ticket for visiting less-visited spots near Tokyo and taking sightseeing trains.

It was fantastic! I felt the entrance fee was a bit high because I went just an hour before closing time. I managed to walk around once, but it was a rushed job. Some people were even saying they were on their fourth lap, and I definitely would have loved to do at least one more if I had more time.