Private Tour
Nikko Private Tour from Tokyo with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
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This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English speaking tour guide and private vehicle is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Nikko!
There are many reasons why Nikko is a must-see stop during your stay in Japan. Your private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half-day tour of this historic, beautiful town.
Your guide will start your day with a morning pickup your prefered place within Tokyo 23 special wards. Nikko is one of Japan’s most stunning nature reserves, situated on the incredibly scenic―and hard to reach on your own―Romantic Road.
Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
You cannot combine tour groups or reservations.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Pick up in Tokyo
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
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 and 34 listed buildings. The highlights are sumptuous carvings lacquered and richly coloured brilliantly, which you will gaze at craftsmanship assembled from all over the country. Do not miss the symbol of peace “Sleeping Cat”, and the “Three Monkeys” with the “see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil” poses!
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.
Options
Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)
Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)
Pickup included
Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day in Nikko!
Erin H,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Such a fantastic day in Nikko with Yoshi as our guide. He was a wealth of information and made every beautiful site more meaningful and memorable. Kegon Falls was breathtaking and even with dense cloud cover at the higher elevations we had an amazing experience.
A great day to see Nikko in the snow!
Christopher D,
Apr 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an unforgettable day! It snowed in Nikko in early April which made for some picturesque sights but also some daunting travelling challenges. Given that it was raining all day in Tokyo that day, my cousin and I figured we would rather deal with snow than rain. Hiromi-san and our taxi driver, Goto-san, we're great that day! The Toshogu Shrine was breathtaking in the snow! After the Toshogu Shrine and Rinno-ji, our next major activity was driving up and down a mountain on the Iroha slopes, famous for its 48 curves! We witnessed 2 cars get stuck in the snow on the way up. Fortunately for us, there was a big tour bus ahead of us and we were able to follow its tracks up and down the mountain with relative ease. It was an excellent day. Hiromi-san provided much more background on Nikko than I had in a previous tour of Nikko. My cousin, who had never been to Japan prior to this trip, thoroughly enjoyed the experience too.
Enjoyable Nikko tour!
Daryl C,
Oct 16, 2024
- Viator
4.00Had a great time visiting Nikko. Our tour guide Steve was fantastic and accommodating. We took the Akechidaira ropeway to the observation deck - magnificent view of Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Waterfall and the mountains! We also experienced Kegon Waterfall upclose. As we’re foodies and asked Steve to recommend the best place in Nikko for lunch, he helped to make reservation at The Japanese Restaurant in Ritz Carlton Nikko. The lunch and sake were very good! We also visited the famous Toshogu Shrine and Steve gave us an insightful tour of the place and its history. Our driver was also very nice and took great care of us.
Great day in Nikko
Deborah S,
May 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00Nikko was fantastic. Our tour guide, Koba, and our driver were great. Nikko is a ‘must’ for anyone touring Japan. The shrines are amazing to see and the mountains and forest setting spectacular.
Get to know the best Nikko has to offer
Guillaume B,
Apr 26, 2023
- Viator
5.00This tour was the most special tour we had during our trip to Japan. The experience, knowledge, attitude and flexibility Ikuko shared with us was invaluable. We enjoyed Nikko, the temples, tge food, little stories and anecdotes that made us feel welcomed. We would definitely recommend.
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