Nikko Full-Day Private Walking Tour with Government-Licensed Guide (Tokyo DEP.)
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4.9/5
100% of guests recommend
Duration
9 Hours
Tour Type
Nikko National Park
Group Size
10 persons
Location
Tokyo
Overview
Make the most out of limited time in Nikko with this full-day private walking tour. Eliminate the worry of getting lost, as a private guide takes care of the navigating as you travel between sites. Instead of a fixed route, enjoy the flexibility of being able to choose from a list of landmarks before the tour. The guide then creates a personalized tour to suit your needs.
Included/Excluded
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private transportation
Transportation fee (for yourself), NIKKO PASS all area Ticket 4,520JPY per person
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Itinerary
30 minutes
Nikko Tosho-gu
30 minutes
Nikko Tosho-gu
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 anRead more
30 minutes
Kegon Falls
30 minutes
Kegon Falls
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.
30 minutes
Lake Chuzenji
30 minutes
Lake Chuzenji
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 leavRead more
30 minutes
Irohazaka Route
30 minutes
Irohazaka Route
A pair of winding roads that connect the lower elevations near Nikko and the higher elevations of the mountainous region is the Iroha Slope which has also been featured in the popular anime, Initial D. Made up of 48 hairpin turns throughout the different upslope and downslope roads, it is known as the best place to view the autumn leaves. “Iroha” is the first three of the 48 syllables in the previous Japanese alphabet. Hence, with the corresponding number of turns, each turn is named after one of the Japanese alphabet syllables, giving the name Iroha Slope.
30 minutes
Senjogahara Field
30 minutes
Senjogahara Field
“Senjogara” translates to battlefield and here it refers to a mythical battlefield where legends say that the gods of Mount Nantai and Mount Akagi fought once to claim the neighboring lakes as their own. Taking on the incarnation of a serpent and centipede respectively, they fought and intertwined repeatedly, creating this marshland. The battlefield has now changed to a battle of charms as various plants and fauna reside in the vast field, competing to charm the many visitors.
With a wooden trail that spreads acRead more
30 minutes
Rin’nōji Taiyū-in (Mausoleum of Iemitsu)
30 minutes
Rin’nōji Taiyū-in (Mausoleum of Iemitsu)
Taiyuin (大猷院, Taiyūin) is the mausoleum of the third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitsu, the grandson of Ieyasu. Iemitsu's lavish mausoleum complex resembles nearby Toshogu Shrine in its layout and architecture, but it was intentionally built somewhat more modest than the Toshogu, due to Iemitsu's deep respect for his grandfather. Taiyuin is the posthumous name of Iemitsu.
30 minutes
Rinno-ji Temple
30 minutes
Rinno-ji Temple
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.
30 minutes
Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park
30 minutes
Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park
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 negleRead more
30 minutes
Kanmangafuchi Abyss
30 minutes
Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Kanmangafuchi Abyss (憾満ヶ淵) was formed by an eruption of nearby Mount Nantai. This gorge near central Nikko is only a few hundred meters long and can be enjoyed from a pleasant riverside walking trail.
Kanmangafuchi is also known for its row of about 70 stone statues of Jizo, a Bodhisattva who cares for the deceased. This particular group of Jizo statues is alternately called "Bake Jizo" (Ghost Jizo), "Narabi Jizo" (Jizo in a line) or "Hyaku Jizo" (100 Jizo). The statues look out over the river and across to the Nikko Botanical Garden, but the botanical garden cannot be entered from the abyss.
30 minutes
Nikko Futarasan Shrine
30 minutes
Nikko Futarasan Shrine
Futarasan Shrine (二荒山神社, Futarasan Jinja) stands next to Toshogu in central Nikko. Much older than its more lavish neighbor, Futarasan Shrine was founded in 782 by Shodo Shonin, the Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism to Nikko and who also founded nearby Rinnoji Temple. Futarasan Shrine is dedicated to the deities of Nikko's three most sacred mountains: Mount Nantai, Mount Nyoho and Mount Taro. Futarasan is an alternate name of Mount Nantai, the most prominent of the three mountains.
30 minutes
Nikko Botanical Garden
30 minutes
Nikko Botanical Garden
Nikko Botanical Garden (日光植物園, Nikko Shokubutsuen) is owned and maintained by the prestigious University of Tokyo. As such, it is a branch of the university's main research garden, Koishikawa Botanical Garden in Tokyo.
The garden was opened in 1902 for the purpose of collecting and studying alpine plants. It is spacious and quiet with a substantial network of paths that allows for pleasant walks and the viewing of the various labeled trees, plants and shrubs. The garden also offers a look into the KanmangRead more
30 minutes
Shinkyo Bridge
30 minutes
Shinkyo Bridge
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 reRead more
30 minutes
Kirifuri Waterfall
30 minutes
Kirifuri Waterfall
Kirifuri Waterfall (霧降の滝, Kirifuri no taki) is an impressive, 75 meter high, two-tiered waterfall located below the Kirifuri Highlands, a few kilometers 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 agaRead more
30 minutes
Kanaya Hotel History House
30 minutes
Kanaya Hotel History House
The Kanaya Hotel History House (金谷ホテル歴史館, Kanya Hotel Rekishikan) is a historical building in Nikko that served as the predecessor of the celebrated Kanaya Hotel. The house is open for the public to explore and provides a window into the Nikko of centuries past. It stands next to a bakery which also sells the admission tickets for the house.
After the end of Japan's era of isolation, Nikko became a popular summer resort among the foreign diplomats and business people that arrived in the country. The KanayRead more
30 minutes
Akechidaira Observation Area
30 minutes
Akechidaira Observation Area
Akechidaira Plateau
Located near the top of Irohazaka Slope, Akechidaira Plateau has sweeping views over a winding road and a dramatic mountain backdrop. Take the ropeway up to the observation platform for even more panoramic views, including Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji. Alternatively, you can join a hiking trail that runs from the lake to the observation platform via Akechidaira Plateau.
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cuongnd nguyen
10/09/2025 16:47
Nikko tour
We were fortunate to have Mari Noda as our tour guide to Nikko. She was well organized and made the most of our limited time there. It was the perfect mix of nature and culture. We spenRead more
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10/09/2025 16:47
A beautiful shrine in mountains
We have a good time with this tour even though the road and walk way conditions were not ideal due to snow footprints left from the previous day.
Our tour guide - Mr Nobby is very knoRead more
10/09/2025 16:47
Un lugar maravilloso
El lugar es maravilloso vale mucho la pena visitarlo, nuestro guía Hiro siempre muy atento y siempre haciéndonos buenas recomendaciones, es muy amable y siempre estuvo procurando que nos sintiéramos cómodos, mi familia y yo lo disfrutamos mucho.
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10/09/2025 16:47
Great day
It was an amazing experience with Nobu a very experienced and professional tour operator. It was surely a fun day and would recommend it to anyone. Try and visit in November though when the autumn leaves turn this place beautiful.
10/09/2025 16:47
Nikko tour
We were fortunate to have Mari Noda as our tour guide to Nikko. She was well organized and made the most of our limited time there. It was the perfect mix of nature and culture. We spent the morning exploring the park with views of mountains, fall colors, waterfalls, lakes, and a ride on a ropeway. Mari picked a great spot for lunch where we ate the local specialties of soba and yuba. In the afternoon, she gave an informative tour of Tosho-gu’s gates, courtyards and shrine. We were well taken care of during the trip. She offered to take photos, hailed a taxi back to the hotel, and gave us a sweet treat.
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