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Nikko World Heritage Walking Tour from Tokyo with Lunch & Train

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Tokyo, Japan
  • 11 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Japan beyond Tokyo on this full-day, small-group tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nikko—a small city known for impressive shrines and scenic landscapes. Visit the Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kanmangafuchi Abyss, enjoy a meal of your choice—Japanese, vegetarian, or Indian thali (lunch optional), and take the hassle out of travel with round-trip train tickets from Shinjuku Station. An English-speaking guide means nothing gets lost in translation.
  • Travel out of Tokyo without having to drive or book taxis
  • A small-group tour ensures personal attention from your guide
  • A central Tokyo meeting/end location make your day hassle-free
  • Enjoy your choice of Japanese, vegetarian, Indian thali, or no lunch

What's Included

  • Lunch - only if you select Standard, Vegetarian or Indian Thali Lunch option
  • National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
  • Nikko Toshogu Shrine admission fee
  • Admission fees and transportation costs noted in the itinerary
  • Audio guide service
  • Roundtrip Train Ticket from Shinjuku Station
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office
    2-chōme-2-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-8330, Japan

    Meet your guide at the JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office, located on the 3rd floor of the Main Tower at Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo in Shinjuku.

End point

  • Shinjuku Station
    3-chōme-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

    The tour ends at Shinjuku Station, with arrival scheduled between 6:30 PM and 7:45 PM.

Start time
.8:40 am

Itinerary

Shinjuku Station (Pass By)

Tobu Nikko Station (Pass By)

1

Kanmangafuchi Abyss

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Fujiya Tourism Center

50 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Nikko Tosho-gu

1 hour 20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Tobu Nikko Station (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Near public transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change due to road conditions, events, ceremonies, or other reasons. In addition, there may be times when the entire itinerary will be on foot (total approx. 7.0 km or 4.5 miles)
  • Public transportation will be used to move around on this tour. Please note that seating is not guaranteed
  • In the winter season (around December to mid-March) and during inclement weather, etc. when it may be difficult to ensure road safety to Kanmangafuchi Abyss, the tour will be guided to Futarasan Shrine, Taiyuuin Mausoleum at Rinno-ji Temple, Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Toshogu Museum, Kanaya Hotel History House, or Nikko Botanical Gardens instead
  • In general, the transfer from Shinjuku to Nikko will be a direct limited express train from JR Shinjuku Station to Tobu Nikko Station (also used for the return trip). However, due to timetable alterations or operation circumstances, the transportation to be used may be changed to JR Tohoku Shinkansen (reserved seat) + conventional line train, or a limited express train departing from/arriving at Tobu Asakusa Station + subway transfer, etc. In any case, the transportation/limited express fare for the transportation route is included in the tour booking charge, and the guide will also accompany the tour from departure from Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo until arrival at Shinjuku Station
  • While congestion is expected at the location, an audio service with which explanations from the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter can be heard will be available
  • Audio service may not be used in case of a small number of participants
  • Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with lunch. Please make a booking for children requiring lunch under the child rate
  • [No Lunch Tour] Lunch is not included on this tour. Please prepare lunch in advance on your own. Cafes and restaurants near the rest area can be very crowded. Preparing this prior to departure is recommended
  • [With Standard Lunch Tour] Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch
  • [With Vegetarian Lunch Tour] For a vegetarian meal, please book the vegetarian lunch option. Please note that same-day changes cannot be made
  • [With Indian Thali Lunch Tour] A double curry set will be served. (Butter chicken masala, coconut curry, naan, rice, salad, lassi, dessert.) For those who would like vegetarian curry or Muslim-friendly curry, please inform the guide during the meet-up in the morning on the day. For those who prefer a standard menu meal or a vegetarian meal, please book the corresponding plan instead. Same-day changes cannot be made
  • Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available
  • As there are slopes and stairs in areas around Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kanmangafuchi Abyss, wearing shoes with good traction and clothing easy to walk in as well as using a backpack are recommended. (A distance of about 5 km or 3 miles will be covered)
  • As there are land leeches from April to November, please be sure to keep your legs covered. We recommend wearing thick socks that cover the ankles and bringing bug spray
  • Shoes must be removed in some areas in Toshogu Shrine. Please participate wearing shoes that are easy to put on and take off, and are comfortable to walk in
  • This tour involves walking outdoors. Please take measures against heat or cold depending on the season. Summer: Temperatures can reach up to 35°C. Please bring items that protect from the heat such as sunglasses, hat, parasol, neck cooler, etc
  • Winter: Temperatures may drop below freezing, and there may also be snowfall. Please participate wearing sufficient warm clothing and non-slip rubber shoes, etc
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Nikko Tour

Mike_Z, Jul 2025
Excellent tour with Joy as our guide. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Lunch was excellent too. Nikko is a magical place. We had rain but it didn't negatively affect our experience.

Beautiful experience with a professional guide

Oren_P, Dec 2024
The guide was extremely personable, kind and considerate. He showed us all the beautiful things that nikko how to offer. He managed to find solutions, even for persons with walking difficulties. There is a lot of walking involved more than 7 km so be prepared, but the views are totally worth it

A delightful day in Nikko.

Esther_Y, Oct 2024
Liked a small group tour. Just 6 of us. His English was OK but his attention to details made a big difference. Lunch was so so. I would recommend a different place.

Great experience

maria_c, Aug 2024
Shin was guide for our group. He is very professional and knowledgeable. I enjoyed my tour. We had delicious traditional Japenese lunch.

SEMPLICEMENTE UNICO

Gaia_P, Apr 2024
Emi è stata una guida meravigliosa! Bravissima, gentilissima, solare, simpatica.. potrei scrivere altri mille aggettivi che la descrivono come persona ma soprattutto è stata una guida super preparata, accomodante, sapeva tutto quello che gli veniva chiesto! Si vede che le piace il suo lavoro. Oltre a lei, che appunto ha reso questo viaggio splendido, i luoghi visitati erano fantastici.. i più belli visti fin’ora!! Insomma un tour da 10 e lode! Peccato per la pioggia. Consigliatissimo

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