Nikko World Heritage One Day Tour from Tokyo

Name: Nikko World Heritage One Day Tour from Tokyo
Price: 15300 JPY
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.58 (66 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Escape Tokyo for a day of discovery on our comfortable private coach departing from Shinjuku. Led by an expert English-speaking guide, you will visit the UNESCO-listed Toshogu Shrine, Japan’s most opulent National Treasure. Admire its intricate gold-leaf carvings and the tomb of the legendary Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu while learning the stories that shaped Japanese history.

Between landmarks, enjoy a refined culinary experience with a traditional Shojin Buddhist lunch, featuring Nikko’s famous local specialty, Yuba.

The adventure continues to the breathtaking Kegon Falls, where water plunges 100 meters into the valley below. You will relax by the serene shores of Lake Chuzenji at the foot of Mt. Nantai, a landscape framed by historic embassies and spiritual heritage.

This tour offers a seamless, non rushed pace, blending premium transport with deep cultural immersion.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please wear your seat belt on the tour bus for your safety.

Please be noted that you cannot change the scheduled return location after the tour.

Please note that this tour departs regardless of weather or traffic conditions unless otherwise notified. While we strive to follow the itinerary precisely, unforeseen circumstances such as traffic congestion may require schedule adjustments, shortened visits to sightseeing spots, or reduced time at the outlet. Neither Viator nor the local operator can be held responsible for such unavoidable changes.

When the number of participants is few, mini van may be used for departure. (combination of rental car and driver service)

Tour is scheduled as listed hour, however may subject to change due to traffic condition.

Please wear shoes that enable walking smoothly and easily during the tour.

In the colder season, please bring winter clothes, as the temperature in Nikko is generally cooler than in Tokyo.

Please be on time. The bus would not compensate any kinds of tardiness.

If you plan to stay in Nikko for the night you can get off in front of Tobu Nikko Station at the end of the tour. Please let the guide know. Please note that this won't influence the tour price.

Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats or lunch. If bus seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate.

Due to the nature of certain sightseeing locations on this tour (e.g., historical sites, mountainous areas, or poorly maintained paths), we regret to inform you that we cannot recommend participation for guests using wheelchairs.

To ensure the smooth operation of the tour, we kindly request that you strictly adhere to the advised departure time. Also, please note that if you arrive late to the meeting point, we are unable to allow you to join the tour midway due to tour schedule constraints.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Nikko Tosho-gu

【Nikko Toshogu Shrine】 ●Japan's National Treasure, Toshogu Shrine. Get to know more about the legendary "Three Wise Monkeys" and visit the tomb of the most important shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu.

2 hours • Admission Included

Those who have selected the "+Lunch" option will have time to eat. Others who have not will be able to use this time to explore, or to arrange their own lunch at a different restaurant.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

This tour includes a Buddhist-inspired "shōjin" lunch if the option "+Lunch" is selected

Air-conditioned vehicle

Guided commentary during the bus ride

Restroom on board

Kegon Falls viewing platform elevator ticket

Options

NO Lunch

No lunch included

Lunch included

Lunch: Japanese style lunch

Reviews

4.58

66 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Day and Wonderful Experience
Renato S,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was such a nice tour that afforded us the opportunity to see a beautiful area of Japan under the guidance of a knowledgeable guide. We had a fantastic time.
Nice program when there are no hazards.
N3011THmaried,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The program is great but we came across a holiday... we spent a lot of time in traffic jams and so the wasted time was taken on our visiting time. We had to do everything in steps with sometimes barely 5 minutes on a place, just to say that we had followed the program well.
Was very cool to see a...
Martin P,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Was very cool to see a completely different part of Japan that tourists don’t really go to. Our tour guide was very good and the traditional meal from Nikko was amazing. Only complaint is how long we were in the bus but that is to be expected since Nikko is so far away from Tokyo.
Nikko Tour: Shrine, Lake and Waterfall with fall colors
B G,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour. Enjoyed the tour at the Nikko shrine, Lake view and Waterfall. Mid November is busiest time. While traffic is unpredictable, the tour returned promptly at 6:45pm. Easy and relax tour. Rest stops have souvenirs and food shops.
Ouch!! Might want to take the train and do this yourself!
Michael R,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
First off, without a doubt, the bus staff was phenomenal. The 1 star in no way reflects them. I’m writing this at 10:30 at night. We got in this bus at 8:30 in the morning. We still have 30 more minutes before we get back. This has been a complete nightmare. Apparently, the bus company knew this was one of the busiest days in the whole year (unknown to us) for the Niikko tour. They should NOT have sent this bus. We didn’t arrive to the shrine until 12:42 pm. By the time we walked to the shrine, had the tour operator get our tickets, and then wait AGAIN to enter, we were limited to 40 minutes in the shrine area. Afterwards, lunch was rushed with little time to shop or get bathroom breaks before we hit the road for what would be the longest bus ride of my life. Over 8 hours of a bus ride, with no more sightseeing. The road to the lake was so bad, we barely moved up the hill. Completely dark at the crest, there was no stopping to see the lake anymore. And no more stops at all, except for bathroom breaks and mandatory driver breaks. All, the, way, back. An entire (and then some) day wasted sitting inside a bus. My wife and I took this tour over a decade ago and were so excited to show our kids…now we utterly regret going.
It was very good. It is...
Pei K,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was very good. It is physically challenging with lots stairs to climb. Tour guide was not very organized, but does speak good english.
Nikko a bit off the beaten path but so worth it
Angie M,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nikko was an impromptu trip and it was well worth the visit. I am so glad I signed up. The tour guide was highly informative. The temple and waterfall was amazing.
Sam is the man
keith m,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was just perfect. Not too long dragged out but at a nice pace. Sam our guide was lighthearted and humorous and helped pass the time on the bus with information. The bus ride is dependent on time of day traffic but the bus was comfortable and our 2 hr ride went well. Expect to climb many steps at the shrine as this is the site where you’ll spend most your time.
Nikko World Heritage Site visit
DianePaul,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful except we did not have enough time at Toshogu Shrine. Suggest tour operator ensure two full hours.
Kamakura & the Colossal Statue of Buddha
Kenneth H,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was excellent & well informed on Shinto & Buddhist iconography & ritual. We booked the tour to see the bronze statue of Amida Buddha of Kamakura & we were overwhelmed. To our delight the tour includes a visit to island of Enoshima. A must tour for understanding Japanese Buddhism & Shintoism.