Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1EUR = 176.50JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Recommended trip duration
3 days

Tochigi Prefecture
Nestled in the heart of Japan, Tochigi is a prefecture known for its rich history, natural beauty, and cultural heritage. Most famously, it is home to Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where visitors can admire the ornate Toshogu Shrine and tranquil temples surrounded by lush forests. Beyond its sacred sites, Tochigi boasts stunning landscapes, including the beautiful Lake Chuzenji and the hot spring town of Kinugawa Onsen. With its world-renowned gyoza, vibrant festivals, and historical landmarks, Tochigi offers a delightful mix of tradition, nature, and local charm, making it a must-visit destination in the Kanto region.
See more
Explore Tochigi Prefecture
Things to do
Hotels
Transport
Love this place?
Share it with your friends!
Top things to do in Tochigi Prefecture
Attraction passes • Nikko
Nikko Toshogu Shrine Admission Ticket
Book now for tomorrow
Instant confirmation
3.8 / 5
(278) • 9K+ booked
€ 9.09
Klook's choice
Tours • From Tokyo
Mount Fuji & Hakone - Lake Ashi Torii Gate, Hakone Shrine, Hakone Pirate Ship, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Yamanaka & Oshino Hakkai Day Trip: Sea, Land, and Air Panoramic Tour from Tokyo
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(8.3K) • 60K+ booked
€ 31.19
Save € 13.36
Tours • From Tokyo
Tokyo to Nikko Day Tour | Tosho-gu Shrine & Irohazaka Slope & Lake Chuzenji & Kegon Falls Day Tour (Departing from Tokyo)
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(380) • 5K+ booked
€ 55.40
Save € 23.75
Tours • From Tokyo
Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Iroha Mountain Trail, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls Day Tour
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(634) • 8K+ booked
€ 48.15
Save € 12.04
Theme parks • Nikko
Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura Ticket
Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(717) • 30K+ booked
€ 31.19
Tours • From Tokyo
Nikko Autumn Special: Irohazaka, Kegon Falls & Toshogu Day Tour
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(108) • 1K+ booked
€ 49.69
Save € 21.30
Klook's choice
Tours • From Tokyo
Nikko Toshogu Shrine & Irohazaka Slope & Lake Chuzenji & Kegon Falls Day Tour (Departing from Tokyo)
Book now for tomorrow
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(83) • 1K+ booked
€ 57.35
Save € 57.34
Tours • From Tokyo
Nikko Toshogu Shrine & Kegon Waterfall One Day Tour from Tokyo
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(1.0K) • 10K+ booked
€ 48.89
Save € 16.26
Klook's choice
Tours • From Tokyo
Nikko Toshogu Shrine & Kegon Falls One-Day Cultural Heritage Tour
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(29) • 500+ booked
€ 35.85
Save € 35.84
Tours • From Tokyo
Tochigi Nikko Secret Scenic Spots | Toshogu Shrine, Iroha-zaka, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls Day Tour | Departing from Tokyo/Shinjuku
Book now for tomorrow
Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.4 / 5
(274) • 3K+ booked
€ 42.45
Save € 42.44
Klook's choice
Tours • From Tokyo
Winter wonderland in the Northeast|Ginzan Hot Springs, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, Onihira Edo-chu 2-day tour (including breakfast and dinner at the hot spring hotel)|Depart from Tokyo
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(84) • 1K+ booked
€ 241.05
Save € 241.04
Klook's choice
Outdoor & sports activities • From Tokyo
Mt. Fuji Snow Resort Yeti - Beginner Lesson & Snow Fun from Tokyo
Beginner-friendly
English guided
Morning departure
4.5 / 5
(806) • 10K+ booked
€ 38.35
Save € 20.64
Transport in Tochigi Prefecture
11.11 deal
Rail passes • Nikko
NIKKO PASS Digital Ticket
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.3 / 5
(3.1K) • 100K+ booked
€ 17.00
Freebies
11.11 deal
€ 93.45
Freebies
Car charters • From Tokyo
Tokyo Private Transfer to Disneyland, Disneysea
Book now for tomorrow
City transfers
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(2.3K) • 20K+ booked
€ 54.45
Retail: € 70.09
Rail passes • Nikko
NIKKO PASS
Book now for today
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.6 / 5
(1.5K) • 20K+ booked
€ 16.99
Car charters • From Tokyo
Tokyo Departure: Car Rental with Driver to Mount Fuji/Hakone/Nikko - English-speaking Driver
Book now for tomorrow
Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
4.4 / 5
(1.3K) • 10K+ booked
€ 71.55
Retail: € 718.35
10% off select options
Rail passes • From Tokyo
Greater Tokyo Pass
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.0 / 5
(152) • 6K+ booked
€ 36.85
11.11 deal
Car charters • From Tokyo
Tokyo Departure: Car Rental with Driver to Mt. Fuji/Hakone/Nikko - Chinese-speaking Driver
Book now for tomorrow
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(752) • 5K+ booked
From
€ 267.25
Retail: € 291.69
10% off select options
Train tickets • From Tokyo
Spacia X (Asakusa to Tobu Nikko)
Book now for tomorrow
Instant confirmation
€ 9.35
Train tickets • From Nikko
Tobu Nikko to Asakusa - Japan Express Train Ticket
Book now for tomorrow
Instant confirmation
€ 9.35
Rail passes • From Tokyo
Haneda Airport to Tokyo & Nikko Travel Pass
Instant confirmation
100+ booked
€ 31.75
Buses • From Tochigi
Kinugawa Area Bus Free Pass
Book now for today
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(2)
From
€ 4.65
Train tickets • From Tokyo
Asakusa to Kinugawa Onsen - Japan Express Train Ticket
Book now for tomorrow
Instant confirmation
€ 9.35
Hotels in Tochigi Prefecture
From
€ 351.07
From
€ 52.65
From
€ 86.16
From
€ 33.00
From
€ 89.52
€ 90.41
From
€ 234.97
€ 239.66
From
€ 75.87
From
€ 47.55
From
€ 281.70
€ 284.55
From
€ 75.65
From
€ 31.09
From
€ 44.92
Reviews of Tochigi Prefecture activities
劉 **
2026-11-05 15:43:17
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Monica *******
2026-11-05 12:26:51
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Krittima *******
2026-11-04 08:28:03
Fantastic 5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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! ❤️🍁
Aishah *******
2026-11-06 09:28:16
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Mark *****
2026-11-06 09:07:09
Fantastic 5.0
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!
Devanand ********
2026-10-25 09:35:56
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Kerrie *****
2026-10-01 06:57:25
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Klook User
2026-10-19 02:07:06
Fantastic 5.0
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!
carlo ********
2026-10-25 10:21:38
Fantastic 5.0
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!
Quick facts about Tochigi Prefecture
General info