Things to do in Toshogu Shrine

A visit to Nikko is always enchanting; the Toshogu Shrine is truly a wonder to behold. It is absolutely an artistic masterpiece of Edo period craftsmanship.

This day tour was exceptional, and my family and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Our guide, Sophie, was wonderful—attentive and patient. The itinerary was well-planned, and she introduced Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Japanese culture with humor and wit, making her explanations equally engaging in both English and Chinese. Every place we visited was beautiful. This trip became the most memorable experience for our entire family! Highly recommended!

If we could give more than 5 stars for the guide, we would have done it. Theo was the best guide we have had in our lives. Unfortunately the weather wasn't on our side, but Theo made it a unforgettable experience. Thanks for having us.

The trip to Nikko was a pleasant trip thanks to are guide Jeffrew, very professional and organized, offering lots of informations about the visits. The beginning of the tour felt a bit rushed that would be my only negative point, we did get to see everything on the itinerary, the Nikko Temple site was incredible, the temple of course as well but the nature setting , the size of the ancient trees itself is worth the trip, breathtaking view.

Had a wonderful day out with our guide Jorge and driver Ejima. Jorge was funny, witty and inter verse between English and Spanish. He was able to manage timing, the pace and provided a lot of tips, culture facts during the coach ride as well. Though the weather was wet and foggy, we still had a lot of fun. Food recommendation was good, and overall, this is a very recommended tour out of Tokyo.

Out tour to Nikko today was wonderful. so much beautiful history. Ko, our tour guide made things easy.. he sent a photo of himself and where to meet the night before to us. Gave good history information. Helped direct us to locations of sights. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.

We took the Nikko tour with a guide. Yuma was very friendly; she showed us many beautiful places, and we had time to take photos. She explained the sites to us, and we were free to explore the Nikko area. We are very satisfied.

This time, I arranged a day trip to Nikko Toshogu Shrine, and the overall experience is truly worth sharing! ✨ It takes about 2 hours to get there from Tokyo, and the scenery along the way transforms from urban to mountainous, which is very therapeutic. Toshogu Shrine itself was even more magnificent than I imagined, especially the intricate details of the "Sleeping Cat" and "Three Wise Monkeys" carvings. You can truly feel the impact of history and craftsmanship. The grounds are quite extensive, so I recommend wearing comfortable shoes. It takes about 2–3 hours to explore at a leisurely pace. The cedar forests along the path are spectacular, and the air is fresh. The overall atmosphere has a solemn yet peaceful feel. However, it can get quite crowded on weekends, so you might have to wait a bit to take photos. I suggest arriving early to avoid the crowds for a more pleasant experience. Overall, Nikko Toshogu Shrine is not just a tourist attraction; it's more like an immersive cultural and historical experience. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting Japan for the first time or those who appreciate historical architecture. 👍

This was such a great tour. We were a small group, which made everything more personal. Tadashi (I hope I remember your name correctly) told us so much about Nikko. He even teached us some japanese and talked about religious and historical facts during our bus ride. His voice was also very soothing which made it, especially after walking a lot, difficult to stay awake on the bus. ;) The only problem was the size of the bus. If you are very tall, you didn't have much space for your legs. But fortunately the bus wasn't full, so we could sit on separated seats.