Nikko Private 1 Day Tour with Private Transportation (+ Licensed guide/ Driver)

Nikko Private 1 Day Tour with Private Transportation (+ Licensed guide/ Driver) Options

English-speaking Driver Only (no tour guide)

Tour Guide with Private Transportation

Overview

Discover Nikko's rich heritage with a personalized, private tour.

Experience the wonders of Nikko on a private, full-day tour with personal transportation. Choose from two options: a tour with an English-speaking driver, or a tour guide with private transportation. Explore Nikko's historic sites and natural beauty with the iconic Toshogu Shrine, the breathtaking Kegon Waterfall, and the serene Lake Chuzenji.

[Tour Options]

English Speaking Driver Only (no tour guide)
Discover Nikko with a private English-speaking driver. Enjoy a flexible day at your own pace, visiting key sites. Guide not included.
Included	English speaking driver Private air-conditioned vehicle Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation in Tokyo Parking, fuel, and highway fees
Excluded	Tour guide Entrance fees Meals Other personal expenses
Attractions	Iroha Slope Kegon Waterfall Lake Chuzenji Senjogahara Marsh Toshogu Shrine

Tour Guide with Private Transportation
Experience Nikko with a licensed guide and private vehicle. Visit top attractions comfortably and efficiently with a tailored itinerary.
Included	Licensed local English-speaking guide Customizable tour of your choice of 3~4 sites from the suggested attractions Private air-conditioned vehicle Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation in Tokyo Parking, fuel, and highway fees
Excluded	Entrance fees Meals Other personal expenses
Suggested Attractions	You can visit 3~4 sites from the attractions listed below, based on your choice. [Nikko National Park] Toshogu Shrine Kegon Waterfall Lake Chuzenji Iroha Slope Senjogahara Marsh Kirifuri Waterfall Shinkyo Bridge Taiyuin Mausoleum Rinnoji Temple Kanmangafuchi Abyss Futarasan Shrine [Suggested attractions outside of Nikko National Park] Tamozawa Imperial Villa Nikko Botanical Garden Kanaya Hotel History House

[About Attractions]

[Nikko National Park]
Explore Japan’s first national park, known for its stunning natural beauty, including mountains, lakes, marshes, and abundant onsen resources.


▲Toshogu Shrine
Visit the renowned shrine and mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Admire the elaborate carvings, including the famous “Sleeping Cat” and “Three Monkeys” with their “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” poses.

▲Kegon Waterfall
Witness the powerful 97-meter waterfall cascading from Lake Chuzenji. Use the special lift to get a close-up view of the dramatic drop.


▲Lake Chuzenji
Enjoy the scenic beauty of Tochigi’s largest lake, surrounded by walking trails and offering seasonal attractions such as cherry blossoms, azaleas, and autumn leaves.

▲Iroha Slope
Drive along this famous winding road with 48 hairpin turns, renowned for its autumn foliage and featured in popular anime.

▲Senjogahara Marsh
Discover the expansive marshland, known for its diverse plant life and the mythical legends associated with its creation.


▲Kirifuri Waterfall
View the impressive two-tiered waterfall, surrounded by lush foliage that changes color with the seasons.

▲Shinkyo Bridge
Admire the sacred bridge at the entrance to Nikko’s shrines and temples, known for its historical significance and beautiful construction.

▲Taiyuin Mausoleum
Visit the mausoleum of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa shogun, which features a layout and architecture similar to Toshogu Shrine but on a more modest scale.


▲Rinnoji Temple
Explore Nikko’s most important temple, housing large, gold-lacquered wooden statues of Buddhist deities.

▲Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Stroll along the gorge with its row of about 70 Jizo statues and enjoy the peaceful riverside walking trail.

▲Futarasan Shrine
Visit the shrine dedicated to the deities of Nikko’s sacred mountains, including a beautiful forested garden and views of the main hall.

[Suggested attractions outside of Nikko National Park]


▲Tamozawa Imperial Villa
Tour the villa blending Edo and Meiji Period architecture, once used by the Imperial Family and now open to the public after renovation.

▲Nikko Botanical Garden
Wander through the spacious garden maintained by the University of Tokyo, featuring alpine plants and pleasant walking paths.

▶Kanaya Hotel History House
Explore the historical building that served as the predecessor to the celebrated Kanaya Hotel, offering insights into Nikko’s past.