Nikko

UNESCO shrines in mountain forest setting

Duration

Full day

Entrance Fee

undefined Toshogu Shrine combination ticket ¥1,300 + optional area passes

Best Time

May-November. Autumn (October-November) for foliage. Avoid Golden Week.

Overview

Nikko is home to Japan's most lavishly decorated shrines, including the UNESCO World Heritage Toshogu Shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. The elaborate carvings and gold leaf decorations contrast beautifully with the surrounding cedar forests. Fall foliage is spectacular.

Highlights

Toshogu Shrine (UNESCO World Heritage)
Elaborate carvings and gold leaf decorations
Kegon Falls (97m waterfall)
Lake Chuzenji
Spectacular autumn colors

Getting There

Nearby City

140 km away (NaN hours)

Location

Coordinates: 36.7500, 139.6167

Open in Google Maps

Back to all day trips in Japan