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Nikko Private Day Tour – Temples, Nature & Hidden Gems

By Sakura Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is £354 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the Charm of Nikko: Private Guided Tour from Tokyo

Embark on a personalised journey to Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage destination known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. This private tour offers an exclusive opportunity to explore Nikko’s highlights at your own pace, with an expert guide tailoring the experience to your interests.

Why Choose This Tour?
• Private Experience: Enjoy the flexibility of a private guide and itinerary designed just for you.
• Expert Insights: Learn the history, legends, and culture of Nikko from a knowledgeable local guide.
• Seamless Travel: Return transport from Tokyo ensures a hassle-free adventure.

This tour is perfect for travellers seeking a deeper connection with Japan’s history and natural wonders, all while enjoying the comfort and convenience of a private guide.

Book now to create unforgettable memories in the enchanting landscapes of Nikko!

Activity location

  • Nikko Tosho-gu
    • 2301 Sannai,
    • 321-1431, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nikko Tosho-gu
    • 2301 Sannai,
    • 321-1431, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

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Nikko Private Day Tour – Temples, Nature & Hidden Gems
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£354.00 x 1 Traveller£354.00
Total
Price is £354.00
Large Group
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Standard
Duration: 10 hours
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£660.79 x 1 Traveller£660.79
Total
Price is £660.79
Sakura Special
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Business Class
Duration: 11 hours
Fuji Mineral Water
Alphard lounge
Pickup included

Price details
£448.39 x 1 Traveller£448.39
Total
Price is £448.39

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free onboard Wi-Fi, USB charging
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    All taxes, tolls fees included
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    English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private luxury transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup & drop-off in central Tokyo
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance Fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (optional, not required but appreciated)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal Expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Nikko Tosho-gu

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Understand why “Don’t say ‘magnificent’ until you’ve seen Nikko” visiting the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate and nearby shrines and temple. The most renowned shrine of “the Shrines and Temples of Nikko”-a Japan’s leading world heritage, is where Ieyasu Tokugawa, the great Shogun who started the flourishing Edo Period, is enshrined. Most of the shrine complex you see today was rebuilt in 17th century. The shrine contains 55 buildings including 8 national treasures and 34 listed buildings. The highlights are sumptuous carvings lacquered and richly coloured brilliantly, which you will gaze at craftsmanship assembled from all over the country. Do not miss the symbol of peace “Sleeping Cat”, and the “Three Monkeys” with the “see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil” poses!

Shinkyo Bridge

  • 20m
The Shinkyo Bridge (神橋, Shinkyō, "sacred bridge") stands at the entrance to Nikko's shrines and temples, and technically belongs to Futarasan Shrine. The bridge is ranked as one of Japan's three finest bridges together with Iwakuni's Kintaikyo and Saruhashi in Yamanashi Prefecture. The current Shinkyo was constructed in 1636, but a bridge of some kind had marked the same spot for much longer, although its exact origins are unclear. Until 1973, Shinkyo was off limit to the general public. It underwent extensive renovation works in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and visitors can now walk across the bridge and back for an entrance fee.

Rinno-ji Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Rinnoji (輪王寺, Rinnōji) is Nikko's most important temple. It was founded by Shodo Shonin, the Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism to Nikko in the 8th century. The temple's main building, the Sanbutsudo, houses large, gold lacquered, wooden statues of Amida, Senju-Kannon ("Kannon with a thousand arms") and Bato-Kannon ("Kannon with a horse head"). The three deities are regarded as Buddhist manifestations of Nikko's three mountain deities which are enshrined at Futarasan Shrine. A decade-long renovation of the Sanbutsudo was completed in spring 2019.

Nikko National Park

  • 1h
The Nikko National Park is one of the parks that designated as the first National Parks in Japan. The park has a cornucopia of natural superb views, from beautiful and unspoiled nature in the Oku-Nikko district to the marsh registered under the Ramsar Convention, mountains represented by Mt. Nikko Shirane, the highest mountain in the area north of Kanto, lakes and marshes, valleys and falls. In addition, Onsen resources, gifts from the nature, are abundant in the park. Enjoy magnificent nature in the city of Nikko where the National Park occupies most of it.

Kirifuri Waterfall

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Kirifuri Waterfall (霧降の滝, Kirifuri no taki) is an impressive, 75 metre high, two-tiered waterfall located below the Kirifuri Highlands, a few kilometres northeast of the temples and shrines of Nikko. The sight of the elegant falls cascading down the mountain provides a nice contrast to the surrounding foliage, which is lush and green in spring and summer and displays fiery shades of red, orange and gold in autumn. The name Kirifuri means "falling mist" after the fine mist that is created when the water crashes against the rocks at the bottom of the lower falls. The view may occasionally be obscured when mist or fog covers the valley. It used to be possible to hike down to the base of the waterfalls, but the trail down the mountain partially collapsed several years ago and has been closed ever since.

Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Tamozawa Imperial Villa (田母沢御用邸, Tamozawa Goyōtei) blends traditional Edo and early modern Meiji Period architecture throughout its 106 rooms. The villa was erected in Nikko in 1899, using parts of a residence that originally stood in Tokyo. Before being moved to Nikko, the building served initially as the Tokyo residence of a branch of the Tokugawa family and was later temporarily used as the Imperial Palace. In Nikko, it was enlarged into a summer residence and retreat for the Imperial Family, but suffered neglect after World War II. In the year 2000, the villa was opened to the public after extensive renovation works.

Lake Chuzenji

  • 1h
Lake Chuzenji is the largest lake in Tochigi, framed by 25 kilometres of incredible nature. The area used to be a popular summer resort for foreigners in the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The villas of French and Belgian embassies can still be found here. You can enjoy seasonal charms by the lake. Walking trails surround the water’s edge and there is an excursion boat available on the lake. The views from the lake are spectacular, particularly when the cherry blossoms or azaleas are blooming or when the autumn leaves are turning. The “Koyo-meguri” tour, enjoying autumn leaves reflecting on the lake, is highly recommended.

Akechidaira Observation Area

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Enjoy a scenic 3-minute ride on the Akechidaira Ropeway and take in breathtaking views of Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, and Mount Nantai from the Akechidaira Observation Deck — one of the best viewpoints in Nikko. Perfect for nature lovers and photographers, especially during autumn foliage season.

Kegon Falls

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Kegon Waterfall is the most famous of Nikko’s 48 waterfalls. Water from Lake Chuzenji falls 97 metres straight down to the rocks below creating a dynamic and artistic work of nature. A special lift takes visitors to the basin where the force and roar of the water can be witnessed close up! Impressive in any season, the waterfall looks particularly spectacular when surrounded by the fresh green leaves in May, house martins in June, or the “12 falls” - small streams of the frozen waterfall clad in blue ice - during January and February.

Kanmangafuchi Abyss

  • 30m
Kanmangafuchi Abyss is a peaceful riverside trail in Nikko, lined with mysterious stone Jizō statues and lush nature. Formed by a volcanic eruption, it offers a quiet escape with beautiful views of the Daiya River.

Nikko Irohazaka Kengamine Observatory (Pass by)

Irohazaka Road is a famous mountain road in Nikko, known for its 48 sharp hairpin turns and stunning scenic views. The road connects Nikko to Lake Chuzenji and is especially beautiful during the autumn season. Driving this winding road is one of the most exciting experiences in Nikko. ⛰️

Location

Activity location

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    Nikko Tosho-gu
    • 2301 Sannai,
    • 321-1431, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Nikko Tosho-gu
    • 2301 Sannai,
    • 321-1431, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

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