Things to do in Tochigi Prefecture

I highly recommend using Klook to purchase tickets for Toshogu Shrine, as the lines at the on-site ticket counters are truly massive. However, please note that you must exchange your QR code for physical tickets at the visitor center located at Tobu-Nikko Station. You can easily spend a full day visiting Toshogu Shrine and the adjacent Futarasan Shrine, and taking a leisurely stroll there is very pleasant.

I rated 5* for this trip, despite cloudy sky so we could not see the lake and waterfall, but the itinerary was well managed. Vera-san our Tour Leader was very helpful and gave more than enough time to see each spot. The driver also expertise knowing the hairpin route in Nikko was not easy at all. Overall I would recommend joining this tour starting from Tokyo, rather than to do it on our own.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – Wonderful Nikko Day Trip Experience! I had a fantastic experience on this one-day trip to Nikko! A special shout-out to our tour guide, Vera, who speaks excellent English and does a wonderful job explaining the history and attractions along the way. She was attentive, well-organized, and thoughtful, taking care of all the little details and making sure everyone felt comfortable. As a solo traveler, I especially appreciated how kind and helpful she was. She even helped take pictures of me at the beautiful spots, which made the experience even more enjoyable! The driver was also very polite and punctual. The bus was clean and comfortable, and the check-in process was smooth and hassle-free. Everything went perfectly, from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re traveling solo! Thank you, Vera, for making my Nikko trip such a lovely experience! ❤️🍁

love the vibes of the place. Transported back to Edo time. Caught most of the shows, while in Japanese, it was easy enough to understand. the activities were fun to do too. a great place to do the dressing up but we only had half a day so it didn't make sense. lots of places to take pictures! love the historical explanations.

We had a wonderful Nikko tour with Yui as our guide! She was very kind, accommodating, patient, and knowledgeable. She made sure everyone was comfortable and attended to our needs throughout the trip. We truly enjoyed the beautiful sights and the overall experience. Thank you, Yui, for making our Nikko tour memorable!

Tour is well organized, all the sites mentioned in the itinerary were covered, the tour guide was informative and gave us sufficient free time at each site visit, the pick up point at tokyo station was a bit confusing and the weather was a rainy day,which was the only difficulty we had to face.

loved this tour, chilled and relaxed. our host Yuma was very knowledgeable and offered to assist with photos and explain more about the history of the places we visited. Nikko is a very beautiful place. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Our guide was wonderful! I booked this Nikko day tour at the last minute, and Vera responded to my questions promptly, even close to midnight. Vera was very patient and explained each attraction clearly. Her kindness and professionalism made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour!

travel date: 25/10/2026 Nikko was such a revelation! I was astonished with the autumn foliage. our tourguide yurina made sure that we have a good time in Nikko. will definitely come back! thank you!