Nikko Private Tour Highlights
This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide 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 full-day tour of this historic, beautiful town. Your guide will start your day with a morning pickup at Nikko Station (Tobu or JR). Nikko is one of Japan’s most stunning nature reserves, situated on the incredibly scenic―and hard to reach on your own―Romantic Road.
- Value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide
- Private-group tour: Ensures a personal experience
- A guided tour ensures you see all of the important Nikko highlights
- A top choice for first-time visitors to Nikko
- Learn fascinating insights about Japan’s history and culture
Nikko Private Tours
Most popular places to visit in Nikko
Suggested 6-hours itinerary in Nikko
9:00 am Meet up with your guide at Tobu Nikko Station
（Bus Transfer: 300JPY）
9:30 am Nikko Toshogu
(Entrance Fee: 1,300JPY)
The main tourist attraction in Nikko. Here stunning, colorful and impressive carvings showcase the techniques of Edo period craftsmen. Don't miss the carvings of animals, such as the three monkeys said to be admonishing mankind, and sleeping cat, as well as ornate buildings and a five-storied pagoda that are national treasures and important cultural properties.
（Bus Transfer: 1,000JPY）
11:30 am Iroha Saka
Connecting Nikko City and Lake Chuzenji is a sightseeing road with 48 curves going up and down. It is a popular course for drives as it offers spectacular views of the autumn leaves in the fall.
12:30 pm Lunch at Lake Chuzenji
The brilliant colors of the autumn leaves contrasting with the lake are especially beautiful. The lake sits at an elevation of 1,200 meters so it is the perfect place to go to escape the summer heat. Take a short walk along the shore of the lake to better experience the gorgeous scenery.
13:30 Kegon Falls
(Entrance Fee: 550JPY)
One of the three most famous waterfalls in Japan. The water flowing from Lake Chuzenji falls with a roar from a height of 97 meters. To experience the full power of the waterfall, take the elevator to the viewing platform at the base of the falls where you can view them up close.
15:00 pm Tour end
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
- Nikko Tosho-gu
- Nikko National Park
- Kegon Falls
- Lake Chuzenji
- Senjogahara Field
- Nikko Futarasan Shrine
Suggested 6-hours itinerary in Nikko
9:00 am Meet up with your guide at Tobu Nikko Station
（Bus Transfer: 300JPY）
9:30 am Nikko Toshogu
(Entrance Fee: 1,300JPY)
The main tourist attraction in Nikko. Here stunning, colorful and impressive carvings showcase the techniques of Edo period craftsmen. Don't miss the carvings of animals, such as the three monkeys said to be admonishing mankind, and sleeping cat, as well as ornate buildings and a five-storied pagoda that are national treasures and important cultural properties.
（Bus Transfer: 1,000JPY）
11:30 am Iroha Saka
Connecting Nikko City and Lake Chuzenji is a sightseeing road with 48 curves going up and down. It is a popular course for drives as it offers spectacular views of the autumn leaves in the fall.
12:30 pm Lunch at Lake Chuzenji
The brilliant colors of the autumn leaves contrasting with the lake are especially beautiful. The lake sits at an elevation of 1,200 meters so it is the perfect place to go to escape the summer heat. Take a short walk along the shore of the lake to better experience the gorgeous scenery.
13:30 Kegon Falls
(Entrance Fee: 550JPY)
One of the three most famous waterfalls in Japan. The water flowing from Lake Chuzenji falls with a roar from a height of 97 meters. To experience the full power of the waterfall, take the elevator to the viewing platform at the base of the falls where you can view them up close.
15:00 pm Tour end
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
