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Nikko Day Trip

This tour from Tokyo to Nikko will take you to iconic landmarks like the Toshogu Temple, Kegon Waterfall, and Lake Chuzenji. Tour Details. We’ll meet at a central location in Tokyo and depart for Nikko. The bus ride lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

  • 11 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 322 reviews

This tour from Tokyo to Nikko will take you to iconic landmarks like the Toshogu Temple, Kegon Waterfall, and Lake Chuzenji.

Tour Details

We’ll meet at a central location in Tokyo and depart for Nikko. The bus ride lasts approximately 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, we will cross the sacred Shinkyo Bridge to visit the Toshogu Temple, a significant Shinto shrine housing the tomb of the first shogun of the Tokugawa clan. We will discuss its cultural importance and share facts about Nikko's temples, including their animal motifs like monkeys, cats, and dragons. Next, we’ll visit the Kegon Waterfall, followed by an hour of free time to enjoy lunch, where you can savor authentic Japanese cuisine. After lunch, we’ll head to Lake Chuzenji before concluding the 11-hour tour with a return to Tokyo.

Tour + Lunch

You can choose a tour with lunch during booking, which includes fried trout with soup, rice, and yuba. À la carte options may also be available, subject to availability.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that the order of visits may vary for organizational reasons. Adverse weather may lead to road closures to Kegon Waterfall, resulting in an alternative stop at Rinnoji Temple.

Kegon Waterfall

For a close view of Kegon Waterfall, an elevator is available to take you closer; however, the waterfall can also be viewed from a free platform.

Private Day Trip to Nikko

For a private day trip with a guide, please consider our option for a dedicated experience.

Included

  • Transport by bus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Admission to Toshogu Temple
  • Lunch (depending on selection)

Not included

  • Elevator to Kegon Waterfall

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Tokyo, Kanto

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