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Nikko
Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Where Nikko sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 3
- Bookable experiences
- 45
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
Nikko sits in Tochigi Prefecture, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 45 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Nikko
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Nikko
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Nikko
Nikko's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Nikko's most-visited sights
- MorningNikko National Park124 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayToshogu Shrine (Nikko Toshogu)103 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonEdo Wonderland (Nikko Edomura)11 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadFrom Tokyo: Guided Day Trip to Nikko World Heritage SitesTakes about 10.5 hours.
2 days in Nikko
Nikko's most-visited sights · Day trip to Aizuwakamatsu
- 1
Day 1
Nikko's most-visited sights
- MorningNikko National Park124 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayToshogu Shrine (Nikko Toshogu)103 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonEdo Wonderland (Nikko Edomura)11 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadFrom Tokyo: Guided Day Trip to Nikko World Heritage SitesTakes about 10.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Aizuwakamatsu
- Early startHead to AizuwakamatsuAbout 84 km from Nikko — its own guide has what to see there.
3 days in Nikko
Nikko's most-visited sights · Day trip to Aizuwakamatsu · Day trip to Kawagoe
- 1
Day 1
Nikko's most-visited sights
- MorningNikko National Park124 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayToshogu Shrine (Nikko Toshogu)103 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonEdo Wonderland (Nikko Edomura)11 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadFrom Tokyo: Guided Day Trip to Nikko World Heritage SitesTakes about 10.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Aizuwakamatsu
- Early startHead to AizuwakamatsuAbout 84 km from Nikko — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Kawagoe
- Early startHead to KawagoeAbout 93 km from Nikko — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Nikko
Nikko's most-visited sights · Day trip to Aizuwakamatsu · Day trip to Kawagoe · Day trip to Karuizawa · Day trip to Musashino
- 1
Day 1
Nikko's most-visited sights
- MorningNikko National Park124 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayToshogu Shrine (Nikko Toshogu)103 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonEdo Wonderland (Nikko Edomura)11 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadFrom Tokyo: Guided Day Trip to Nikko World Heritage SitesTakes about 10.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Aizuwakamatsu
- Early startHead to AizuwakamatsuAbout 84 km from Nikko — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Kawagoe
- Early startHead to KawagoeAbout 93 km from Nikko — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Karuizawa
- Early startHead to KaruizawaAbout 101 km from Nikko — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Musashino
- Early startHead to MusashinoAbout 115 km from Nikko — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Nikko
Nikko's most-visited sights · Day trip to Aizuwakamatsu · Day trip to Kawagoe · Day trip to Karuizawa · Day trip to Musashino · Day trip to Asakusa · Day trip to Tokyo
- 1
Day 1
Nikko's most-visited sights
- MorningNikko National Park124 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayToshogu Shrine (Nikko Toshogu)103 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonEdo Wonderland (Nikko Edomura)11 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadFrom Tokyo: Guided Day Trip to Nikko World Heritage SitesTakes about 10.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Aizuwakamatsu
- Early startHead to AizuwakamatsuAbout 84 km from Nikko — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Kawagoe
- Early startHead to KawagoeAbout 93 km from Nikko — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Karuizawa
- Early startHead to KaruizawaAbout 101 km from Nikko — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Musashino
- Early startHead to MusashinoAbout 115 km from Nikko — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Asakusa
- Early startHead to AsakusaAbout 117 km from Nikko — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Tokyo
- Early startHead to TokyoAbout 118 km from Nikko — its own guide has what to see there.
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Near Nikko
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What travellers book in Nikko
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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From Tokyo: Guided Day Trip to Nikko World Heritage Sites
4.5 (80)10h 30m
・Explore Nikko on a day trip from Tokyo! ・Nikko World Heritage: Toshogu Shrine In-Depth Tour with Licensed English Guide ・See one of Japan's top three waterfalls! ・Take a break by a lake at the foot of a volcano!…
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Nikko 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide & Vehicle
6h
This private tour is the ideal way to discover Nikko's UNESCO World Heritage treasures and breathtaking mountain scenery, traveling in a private vehicle with a government-licensed local guide. Nestled in the mountains…
from ¥55,680 / personView details
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Nikko Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
4.9 (305)6h
This value-packed trip with a government-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.…
from ¥23,500 / personView details
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Nikko Early Morning Tour Tokyo Departure Option Available
5.0 (12)6h
Ran by @guidemejapan on Instagram. Please check our Instagram for visual examples of our wonderful guides! Step into the heart of Japan’s spiritual and political legacy on your Nikkō Morning History Tour. In just a few…
from ¥11,000 / personView details
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3 to 5 Hours Private Customizable Tour in Tokyo with Local Guide
5.0 (2)4h
We offer you a totally private and customizable visit according to your tastes and desires. The tour itinerary listed is an example of what can be done but you can customize it at will. We take care of picking you up…
from $164.99 / personView details
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Minivan Transport Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport
3.7 (3)45 min
Our company cover all hotels and apartmens in Dubrovnik.We offer a comfortable and reliable transportation.We make you feel like home while traveling, committed to giving you the best possible service and experience…
from €59 / personView details
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