Nikko Day Trip: Discover Toshogu Shrine & More

Experience the beauty of Nikko’s World Heritage sites on this 1-day tour. Visit the stunning Toshogu Shrine and be amazed by the majestic Kegon Waterfall.

Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nikko Tosho-gu - 【Nikko Toshogu Shrine】
    ● Discover Japan’s National Treasure, the Toshogu Shrine. Learn about the famous “Three Wise Monkeys” and visit the tomb of the renowned shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu.
  • Nikko Castella Honpo Bandai Nikko Store - Guests who have chosen the “+Lunch” option will have time to enjoy a meal. Those who haven’t can use…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guided commentary during the bus ride
What's Not Included
  • On-board restrooms
  • Kegon Falls viewing platform elevator ticket
Additional Information

Escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo for a day of exploration on a comfortable private coach departing from Shinjuku. Guided by an expert English-speaking guide, participants will visit the UNESCO-listed Toshogu Shrine, Japan’s most lavish National Treasure. Marvel at its detailed gold-leaf carvings and the tomb of the legendary Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu…

Location
“LOVE” (Robert Indiana)
Departure Point: Shinjuku LOVE Object Address: 6 Chome-5-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan Directions: • If you travel by train, get off at JR Shinjuku Station and take the West Exit (approx. 5 minutes walk) on the ground floor Return point: Near JR Shinjuku Station
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Renato_s
Jan 2, 2026
Great Day and Wonderful Experience - 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.
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Martin_p
Dec 26, 2025
Was very cool to see a... - 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.
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B_g
Nov 14, 2025
Nikko Tour: Shrine, Lake and Waterfall with fall colors - 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.
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Angie_m
Oct 29, 2025
Nikko a bit off the beaten path but so worth it - 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.
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Keith_m
Oct 27, 2025
Sam is the man - 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.
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Dianepaul
Oct 24, 2025
Nikko World Heritage Site visit - Wonderful except we did not have enough time at Toshogu Shrine. Suggest tour operator ensure two full hours.
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Kenneth_h
Oct 23, 2025
Kamakura & the Colossal Statue of Buddha - 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.
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Pei_k
Oct 29, 2025
It was very good. It is... - It was very good. It is physically challenging with lots stairs to climb. Tour guide was not very organized, but does speak good english.
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N3011thmaried
Dec 27, 2025
Nice program when there are no hazards. - 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.
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Michael_r
Nov 2, 2025
Ouch!! Might want to take the train and do this yourself! - 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.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).