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Nikko walking tour (The world heritage site and hidden treasure spots) for JR pass holders

Nikko
8 hours

This tour is the most valuable guided tour in Nikko. I will meet you at JR Utsunomiya station and we'll go to JR Nikko on the Nikko Line. On the w...

FROM$244/ per group
Jack M.
4.84(44) reviews

Greedy Nikko Tour (enjoy both historical sites and beautiful lakes and waterfalls)

Nikko
8 hours

After arriving at JR Utsunomiya station, your guide will take you to Nikko National Park and World Heritage Site. On the way to Nikko, we'll pass thr...

FROM$342/ per group
Jack M.
4.84(44) reviews

Early Risers' Nikko Up-to-You Tour by JR-Tobu Express

Nikko
11 hours

Nikko, which has been acknowledged as World Heritage in 1999, has temples and shrines with awesome sculptures.We will ride a Tobu Limited Express train for approximately two hours from the west side of Tokyo area/Saitama to visit there and take time to appreciate them.You can enjoy Yuba (tofu skin), which is one of the local specialities, buckwheat noodles or curry and rice etc. as lunch.

FROM$278/ per group
Yoko T.
4.80(87) reviews

Kahoko's Excursion from Tokyo to Nikko

Nikko
10 hours 30 min

You can enjoy a rich nature of Nikko such as gorgeous Kegon waterfall , Lake Chuzenji or Sengokubara wild path. After local specialty lunch,you will visit World Heritage Sites, Nikko Toshogu. Stunning buildings established by Tokugawa shogunate, the most powerful ruler in Japanese history. Then, Rinnoji temple with over 1500-year history. Lastly, Futarasan shrne, a famous spiritual spot.

FROM$479/ per group
Kahoko K.
4.94(231) reviews

Must-see in Nikko One-day Tour

Nikko
11 hours

Visiting must-see 3 sightseeing spots in Nikko, Toshogu, the most famous and popular shrine of the World Heritage in Nikko, the Kegon Waterfall, one of the 3 major waterfalls in Japan and Lake Chuzenji, the lake located at the highest (1269m above sea level) place in Japan. You can enjoy both artificial and natural beauty of Nikko.

FROM$329/ per group
Shoji K.
4.78(36) reviews

Sculpture Wonderland in Nikko: Shinkyo Bridge, Rinnoji Temple, Toshogu Shrine, & Taiyuin

Nikko
10 hours

Nikko, which has been acknowledged as World Heritage in 1999, has temples and shrines with awesome sculptures. We will ride a Tobu express train for approximately two hours from the east side of Tokyo area to visit there and take time to appreciate them. You can enjoy Yuba (tofu skin), which is one of the local specialities, buckwheat noodles or curry and rice etc. as lunch.

FROM$263/ per group
Yoko T.
4.80(87) reviews

Best Memories of Nikko

Nikko
10 hours

I will take you to Tosho-Gu Shrine and Rinno-Ji Temple in Nikko. Tosho-Gu was built about 400 years ago to worship Ieyasu Tokugawa who started Edo Period. It has just renovated as it was in early Edo period where you can see many beautiful buildings with carvings of animals such as the three monkeys and the sleeping cat. Rinno-Ji was established in 766 and combined with Tosho-Gu until 150 years ago. We will use a express train to Nikko and a bus there.

FROM$304/ per group
Yuki K.
4.74(296) reviews

Nikko World-Heritage Site in One Day using Train from Tokyo

Nikko
8 hours

Will take train from Shinjuku JR railway station in the morning and stay in Nikko for four hours and come back to Shinjuku JR railway station in the evening. Even though Shinjuku is the most commonly used station because of the convenient train schedules to and from Nikko, any other JR or Metro stations instead of Shinjuku station can be chosen with an additonal hour or two.

FROM$342/ per group
Takano Y.
5.00(24) reviews

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Nikko Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

Whether it’s your first time to Nikko or you are back to discover more, a good tour guide can make all the difference. Enjoy the best of what Nikko has to offer, without all the fuss of planning everything by yourself! You can pick your favorite itinerary from the Nikko tours offered by our local guides, but feel free to ask for customizations based on your preferences. We want to help travelers get the most out of their trips, and we believe a good tour with a local guide is the best way to ensure that. There is so much to see and do in Nikko, and the best way to get the most out of your time there is to have a local expert with you. GoWithGuide is committed to delivering unforgettable tour experiences, so let us help you create your next favorite memory.