Nikko

Tours

After meeting at 7:50AM, your tour leader will greet you at the ground floor of the Shinjuku Subaru Building next to the Shinjuku JR Station west exit. At 8:00AM, you will depart from Shinjuku to Tochigi prefecture, where Nikko City is located. At around 10:30AM, you will travel to the first stop on your tour, the Nikko Toshogu Shrine. This shrine is the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that ruled Japan for over 250 years until 1868, known as the Edo Period. You can appreciate the beauty of this shrine complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site, whilst learning the interesting stories and legends of the buildings from your guide. After visiting the Nikko Toshogo Shrine, you will pass through the Iroha Slope. It is famous for its 48 sharp turns along its route, and is portrayed in the animation ”Initial D”. The road is very popular for its autumn leaves in the fall. At 12:30PM, you will arrive at the Kegon Waterfall. This almost 100-meter-tall waterfall is the most famous of Nikko's many beautiful waterfalls. It is even ranked as one of Japan's three most beautiful falls, along with the Nachi Waterfall in the Wakayama Prefecture and the Fukuroda Waterfall in the Ibaraki Prefecture. At 2:00PM, your tour will be separated into two groups, you can choose according to your preference to either walk along Lake Chuzenji, or to experience the Nikko hot spring. Before finishing your tour, you will stop by the Onihei Edo service area, which is the most interesting service area with edo style design and traditional souvenirs. At 6:00PM, you will be dropped back at the Shinjuku Subaru Building, where your tour will end.

Enter the renowned Edo Wonderland in the beautiful city of Nikko to learn about one of the most defining eras of Japan. After entering, feel like you have traveled back into the Edo period as you navigate the town constructed with traditional Edo architecture. Choose to wear a traditional kimono from a selection of various ranks and take the opportunity to become an Edo citizen for the day. Become a lord, samurai, princess, farmer or a different kind of citizen, making for great photo opportunities. Be immersed in the culture and experience the complex beauty of being dressed in kimono.  Enjoy a variety of live performances including the popular ninja performances, oiran cultural shows, water magic shows, and a variety of other traditional plays. Try authentic cultural experiences. Learn the basics of how to handle a samurai sword or traditional archery. Take a lesson on how to play the musical instrument Shamisen, how to apply traditional handmade beni lipstick, how to do ukiyo-e woodblock printing or aizome indigo dying.  Learn unique facets about Edo culture through various exhibits including the Edo firefighters exhibition and swordsmith exhibit. Discover fun unique amusements including a mechanical maze, a ninja house filled with secrets, and the mysterious ninja training house, where the laws of physics seem to not apply. Taste authentic seasonal Edo cuisine at various restaurants in the park. 

Explore world heritage Nikko in a single day without the hassle of public transportation. Relax in a chartered car with private English speaking Driver and take the liberty to customize the default itinerary to best fit the needs of your group. Our English speaking Driver will help create unforgettable travel experiences in Nikko. Let's have a drive at Japan Romantic Road. You will have Nikko Style Lunch. One more big plus, These trips are fully Customizable.We are open for your suggestions and recommendations.

Experience Tochigi Nikko, a charming town in Japan’s Tochigi prefecture with plenty of attractions where you can experience authentic Japanese culture. Visit various historical and cultural landmarks in the company of a driver/guide. Start your journey at Shinjuku or Tokyo station, depending on the option selected. Meet your driver/guide and hop into their comfortable vehicle as you head to your first location. Arrive at Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is not to be missed. This site is the memorial of Tokugawa Leyasu, who founded the Tokugawa shogunate.Peruse sculptures full of legends such as the "Three Apes", "Sleeping Cat", and the "Singing Dragon" inside the building.(ticket excluded) Continue on your journey with a visit to Shōyō-en Garden, renowned for its beautiful autumn foliage. Be amazed by the 3,200-square-meter garden within the precincts of Rinno-ji Temple, with a history spanning over 1,250-years. (From Oct.15th to Dec.10th) Stroll on the historic street of Nikko City, along the pilgrimage route where you can find restaurants and souvenir shops. Many shops here sell Nikko specialties like "Yuba" and Japanese sweets.(From Oct.15th to Dec.10th) Start from Dec.11, will go to visit Observation Deck instead of Rinno-ji Temple Shoyoen Garden.Akechidaira Ropeway Observation Deck is the most popular observatory in Nikko area, with views of both Chuzenji Lake and Huayan Falls. From the east side of the observatory, you can also look at the screen rock made up of continuous cliffs, and the rolling mountains in the distance. It takes only 3 minutes to reach the observation deck at 1373 meters above sea level by taking the aerial cable car from Mingping. Take a pleasant drive down Irohazaka Road, one of "Japan's Top 100 Roads." This mountainous road in Nikko is famous for its scenic driving route, with a total of 48 turns along the uphill and downhill lanes. It's particularly stunning during autumn, known for its vibrant fall foliage making it very popular. Don't miss Japan's highest-altitude natural lake-Lake, Chuzenji. Throughout the seasons, it offers breathtaking scenery, including rhododendrons in spring, lush greenery in summer, vibrant autumn foliage, and snowy landscapes in winter. Admire the magnificent Kegon Falls which was formed when the Daiya River was rerouted by lava flow. Kegon Falls is also an unmissable attraction, which is one of the three major waterfalls in Japan, a large waterfall formed by the river flowing from Lake Chuzenji. Be in awe of the water pouring down from a height of 97-meters, set-off by the different scenery in different seasons next to it. Finish your day of adventure with a transfer back to the original meeting point.

Chat with your driver as you travel, and put together an itinerary that’s focused on the Nikko sights you want to see with a private experience that is customizable. Tailor stops to suit your unique interests. Start with pickup from your accommodation in the 23 Wards of Tokyo. Relax in a comfortable car on a drive through the picturesque Japanese countryside. Let your private driver take care of traffic and navigation for you. Stay connected along the way with the on board wi-fi. Venture into the mountains north of Tokyo and arrive in the small city of Nikko in the charming Tochigi Prefecture. Have free time to visit the Toshogu Shrine. Explore 42 structures of the shrine, including a stunning five-story pagoda. See for yourself why this area is considered a national treasure. Stop at a local restaurant where you purchase a traditional lunch. Get recommendations on where you can get some authentic yuba gozen (set meal with tofu skin). Take in the beauty of the Kegon Falls where water free falls off of a cliff into a verdant landscape. Return to your accommodation in Tokyo at the end of your day trip with a deeper appreciation for Nikko's history and natural beauty.

Visit the main attractions of Nikko on a private, customizable day trip from Tokyo. Relax in a chartered car with a driver and take the liberty to customize the itinerary to best fit the needs of your group. After a hotel pickup, head to the mountains of Tochigi prefecture and visit the Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage with a history of over 400 years. Admire the lavishly decorated shrine complex with over a dozen buildings set in a beautiful forest. Find yourself surrounded by traditional Japanese architecture, as well as the breathtaking natural landscape of this region. Stand by Kegon Waterfall in Nikko National Park, and take a short break on the banks of Lake Chuzenji, with a view of Mt. Nantai, the volcano that created it. Stop for a Nikko-style lunch before heading back to Tokyo.

The tour will start after meeting at Shinjuku LOVE stature near Shinjuku Station. Upon arrival in Nikko, we will have lunch first. Lunch is Chestnut Okowa Aoi Gozen (Only for those choose option with lunch). *menu is subject to change without notice. After the lunch, we will first visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a gorgeous structure registered as a Unseco World Heritage site. Then, we will head to Kegon Falls. This is a spectacular waterfall that drops all the way down a 97-meter-high cliff from the Lake Chuzenji, which we will visit afterwards. Finally, we will go to Lake Chuzenji. Enjoy the scenery of Lake Chuzenji, which is beautiful in each of the four seasons! The tour will take about 3 hours to Tokyo, arriving at 18:30~19:00.

On this tour you will visit Nikko's main attractions on private car from Tokyo. Nikko is located in the mountains of Tochigi prefecture and its Toshogu Shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage that no traveler to Japan should forget to visit! You will be surrounded by beautiful Japanese traditional architecture, as well as by the breathtaking natural landscape of this region. You will be standing by Kegon waterfall (one of the top 3 waterfalls of Japan) and have a short break on the banks of Lake Chuzenji, with a view on Mt. Nantai, the volcano that created it.

Chat with your driver as you travel, and put together an itinerary that's focused on the Nikko sights you want to see with a private experience that is customizable. Tailor stops to suit your unique interests. Start with pickup from your accommodation in the 23 Wards of Tokyo. Relax in a comfortable car on a drive through the picturesque Japanese countryside. Let your private driver take care of traffic and navigation for you. Stay connected along the way with the on board wi-fi. Venture into the mountains north of Tokyo and arrive in the small city of Nikko in the charming Tochigi Prefecture. Have free time to visit the Toshogu Shrine. Explore 42 structures of the shrine, including a stunning five-story pagoda. See for yourself why this area is considered a national treasure. Stop at a local restaurant where you purchase a traditional lunch. Get recommendations on where you can get some authentic yuba gozen (set meal with tofu skin). Take in the beauty of the Kegon Falls where water free falls off of a cliff into a verdant landscape. Return to your accommodation in Tokyo at the end of your day trip with a deeper appreciation for Nikko's history and natural beauty.

Once you've secured your spot on our tour, your journey begins even before you set foot in Nikko. Look out for an email containing the PDF of your detailed itinerary (arriving within 2-3 business days)! Our comprehensive guide isn't just a list of places to visit – it's your passport to navigating Nikko effortlessly and with confidence. With every detail carefully curated, we've taken the stress out of planning, leaving you free to embrace the thrill of adventure that awaits you in Nikko. Say goodbye to the hassle of organizing and hello to the excitement of discovery!