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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$460/ per group
Nikko World Heritages - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
Nikko is a town of World Heritage Sites located at 2 hours train from Tokyo, surrounded by rich nature of Nikko National Park. World Heritages consist of 2 shrines and 1 temple(below). Nikko mountain has a long history as the sacred place of mountain worship for both Shinto and Buddhism. Here, not only taste the well-known elaborate architectures, but feel the history, culture and nature itself.
FROM$507/ per group
One-Day Spiritual Highlights of Nikko (Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, Taiyuin, Futarasan Shrine)
Feel the atmosphere of Tokugawa Shogunate at the world heritage site!
Rinnoji was established by Saint Shodo in the 8th century, and the beautiful Taiyuin mausoleum is located in the precincts of Rinnoji.
Toshogu was built in the 17th century to worship Tokugawa Ieyasu. You can see the beautiful carvings of Yomeimon Gate, three wise monkeys, etc.
Futarasan Shrine is famous for the benefit of good marriage and inviting good luck. The beautiful Shinkyo Bridge is a property of Futarasan Shrine.
FROM$285/ per group
Best Memories of Nikko
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$267/ per group
Nikko one-day tour
Nikko, Japan, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and historical significance.
1. Nikko Toshogu Shrine
UNESCO World Heritage Site: It is the most famous attraction in Nikko. It is a lavishly decorated shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu.,
2. Nikko National Park
Scenic Beauty: The park is known for its stunning landscapes, including dense forests, waterfalls, lakes, and mountains.
Kegon Falls is particularly breathtaking during the autumn foliage season.
FROM$234/ per group
Early Risers' Nikko Up-to-You Tour by Tobu Limited Express
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$280/ per group
Nikko walking tour (The world heritage site and hidden treasure spots)
Experience the most personalized guided tour in Nikko, where I will meet you at JR Utsunomiya station or Tobu Nikko station.
We'll take the bus to Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park. I will show you around both inside and in the garden. After the lunch break, we will go to Kanmangafuchi Gorge. Then we will walk to Toshogu Shrine and spend one and a half hours there. We will visit Rinnoji's Sanbutsudo Hall. On returning to Nikko station, we will stop at the Shinkyo Bridge.
FROM$240/ per group
Exciting Nikko - One Day Tour from Tokyo
Nikko is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Japan. The Shrines and Temples in Nikko were designated as a world cultural heritage in 1999.
In this tour, we will visit following sightseeing spots.
- Shinkyo Bridge
- Rinnoji Temple
- Toshogu Shrine
- Futarasan Shrine
- Taiyuin Mausoleum
My favorite part of this tour is Toshogu Shrine. It's Japan's most gorgeous shrine and worldly famous for its colourful and elaborate sculptures of plants and animals.
FROM$262/ per group
Nikko as enormous theme park of both nature and Edo culture
Nikko area is one of the greatest tour spot in Japan where you can see magnificent theme park created by nature.
In parallel, it is also the theme park of Edo era (1603~1867) . This tour introduces several tour spots as Chuzenji lake, Kegon fall and Kanmangafuchi Abyss from nature theme park. and Edo wonderland as entertainment theme park.
FROM$387/ per group
Nikko One Day Tour: Shogun's Legacy
This tour offers you an opportunity to appreciate incredible artisanship in majestic nature, which is a very unique experience to Nikko. We will visit Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, and Taiyuin to observe the magnificent architecture and marvelous sculptures. We will open our imagination to the Edo Period and speculate on what Shogun's legacy means to our present day.
FROM$343/ per group
Nikko One-day Highlight Tour by a chartered taxi
Nikko is best known for its vast and rich nature as well as many famous sightseeing spots, including historical shrines and temples which are registered as World Heritage sites. As Nikko used to be the sacred land of mountain worship, many people visit the place for its distinctive mystical atmosphere.
A tour is by a chartered taxi with a driver. Please refer to "What's not included" for the price.
FROM$561/ per group
Your Own One Day Tour in Nikko
'It'll be my great pleasure to prepare a customized tour for you based on your specific interests and requests. I'll also be very flexible about the tour schedule so that you can really enjoy the tour.
FROM$267/ per group
Sculpture Wonderland in Nikko: Shinkyo Bridge, Rinnoji Temple, Toshogu Shrine, & Taiyuin
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$274/ per group
Greedy Nikko Tour (enjoy both historical sites and beautiful lakes and waterfalls)
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 through an avenue lined with Japanese cedars. This avenue is recorded as the longest tree lined avenue in the Guinness Book of World Records. We will see Yunoko Lake in Yumoto area and also enjoy "Ashiyu" or foot bathing. We'll visit the Yutaki Waterfall, the Ryuzu Waterfall, and the Kegon Waterfall. Around Chuzenji Lake, we'll spend some time at the Italian Embassy Villa memorial park. Lunch will be at Chuzenji Lake or Sannai area. Our last visit will be the Toshogu-Shrine.
FROM$300/ per group
Nikko two days tour of enoumous nature and temples
This tour is one night, two days tour in Nikko that include various tour spots such as Toshogu shrine, Rinnoji temple of 1st land layer, Akechi
daira, lake Chuzenji, Kegon water-fall, Chuzenji temple of 2nd land layer, Senjogahara, Ryuzu-waterfall of 3rd land layer and
Yunoko-lale, Yunoko-waterfall of 4th land layer. You can enjoy enormous theme park of Nikko for both nature and culture.
FROM$654/ per group
Nikko World-Heritage Site in One Day using Train from Tokyo
Will take train from Shinjuku JR railway station or other station in the morning and stay in Nikko for five 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$457/ per group
5-Hour Compact Nikko Tour with a Government Licensed Guide
Go with a Government Licensed Guide for an Unforgettable Experience!
This tour starts from Nikko Station and takes you to Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kanmangafuchi Ravine.
Let’s explore the World Heritage site of Nikko, surrounded by sacred forests, while discussing the majesty of the shoguns as well as Shinto and Buddhism.
Join me for an unforgettable day in Nikko, where history, culture, and nature come together in perfect harmony.
FROM$267/ per group
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