Toshogu gets the crowds, yet the Buddhist temple next door, Rinno-ji, holds the bigger surprise: three gilded Buddhas, each around eight metres tall, in its Sanbutsudo hall. Futarasan Shrine, a few minutes’ walk on, is calmer still.
Discover Nikko’s stunning waterfalls, historic shrines, and tranquil lakes on a well-organized day trip from Tokyo—perfect for culture lovers and nature enthusiasts.
Most Popular★ 4.6“Very nice trip to Nikko, beautiful site with shrines and temples, nice to get outside of Tokyo for a day. Views are astonishing and the trees majestic. Beru was a great guide with lots of energy and lots to say. And Mac was a great…”
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1,577 reviews11 hoursFrom $89by AMIGO TOURS JAPAN GK
Discover the enchanting beauty of Tokyo's Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall. Immerse yourself in nature's wonders on this breathtaking tour.
★ 4.5“Amazing temple and waterfalls. Fun day outside of Tokyo. Thanks!”
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1,266 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $84by GORYO TRAVEL CO. LTD.
Take a full-day Nikko trip from Tokyo to Toshogu Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge, Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji, with transport and shrine admission included.
★ 4.6“It was a very well-managed tour, highly recommended.”
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979 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $54.49
Review of Nikko’s Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Iroha bends and Kegon Falls day tour from Tokyo, with timing, costs and practical tips.
★ 4.6“Tour guide Vera was very friendly and managed the time perfectly. She provided introductions in both Chinese and English and shared a lot of knowledge about Japan. The scenery was beautiful. For the second stop, Kegon Falls, you need to buy a ticket if you…”
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555 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $53.75
Compare a Tokyo to Nikko day tour covering Toshogu Shrine, Irohazaka, Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls, with practical timing and cost advice.
★ 4.5“Ko was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and kind. He gave us all the information to enjoy the visit. He is a 5 star guide.”
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318 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $53.69
Take a Tokyo day trip to Nikko’s ornate Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji and 97-meter Kegon Falls, with practical advice on timing and tour options.
★ 4.3“Woke up early to check-in for the group tour to Nikko. The meet up location was a bit confusing because several other tours picked the same meet up spot. Our group departed slightly behind schedule, but still had enough time to visit Toshogu Shrine, Kegon…”
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316 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $53.65
Plan a visit to Nikko Toshogu Shrine, with ticket options, station pickup details, opening hours, transport advice, and tips for avoiding queues.
★ 3.8“Everything was perfect. You need to exchange it at the tourism office. 1 minute.”
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263 reviews1-2 hoursFrom $10.10
Visit Nikko Toshogu, Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls on a 10-hour Tokyo day trip, with mountain-road views and a guide.
★ 4.4“Our guide, Dale, was very kind and explained everything very clearly. We are Spanish, and our English isn't very good, but we still understood everything.”
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245 reviews10 hoursFrom $53.69
Explore Nikko’s shrines, Shinkyo Bridge, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls by private car from Tokyo, with an English-speaking driver and a flexible pace.
★ 4.9“we got to travel with shahid for our day trip to Nikko and it was very smooth and convenient from hotel pick up to drop. he had helped to adjust trip as per our pace and we managed to cover all main attraction points. The…”
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78 reviewsFrom $414.29
Review this Tokyo day trip to Nikko’s Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls, with practical advice on timing, costs and autumn traffic.
★ 4.8“Had good day trip. well managed considering traffic becuase of long weekend”
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59 reviewsFrom $53.69
Visit Nikko from Tokyo on a guided day tour of Toshogu Shrine, mountain scenery, Chuzenji Temple, a lake, and a waterfall.
★ 4.6“Happy-chan was an amazing tour guide! Knowledgeable, funny and incredibly organized. Lunch is a traditional Buddhist vegetarian meal which was interesting. The Nikko temples were incredibly peaceful and I would absolutely recommend the tour.”
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45 reviewsFrom $85.80
Visit Nikko’s ornate Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls on a guided day trip from Tokyo, with transport included and admissions extra.
★ 4.7“Yuma is very knowledgeable and experienced tour guide, she speaks both English and Chinese very fluently, stongerly recommend to join Yuma's tour!”
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44 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $53.69
Lose yourself in the serene beauty of Japan's natural wonders and cultural heritage on this guided tour from Tokyo to the Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall.
★ 4.0“We booked this experience the night before, we were worried that it would be too late. But actually we got the confirmation in the morning and everything went smoothly. The guide (nickname Vicky) was very prepared, kind and spoke perfect English. It was very easy…”
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42 reviewsFrom $77.75by GORYO CO. LTD.
Compare Nikko’s ornate Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji and a public onsen on a full-day trip from Tokyo.
★ 4.4“Carp did an awesome job. she gave brief explanations with plenty of time to explore on our own. really good one day trip. the onsen experience was very unique. highly recommend.”
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32 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $50.59
Discover the natural beauty and cultural treasures of Nikko in a guided 10-hour day trip from Tokyo. Perfect for history lovers and nature enthusiasts.
★ 4.9“Haseeb was our private English-speaking guide for the day! Gave me a list beforehand of the beautiful sights/spots in Nikko that our group may want to go to. We started with Lake Chuzenji, then onto Kegon Waterfalls, then the red torii gate leading to a…”
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28 reviews10 hoursFrom $410by Prime Tour Japan
Nikko's shrines are the most ornate in Japan, and the falls and lake above them are worth the climb.