#1 · Day trip from US$78 Nikko: Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji & Toshogu Day Trip
The most-reviewed Nikko tour on GetYourGuide — shrine, waterfall and lake in one guided day from Tokyo.
Tochigi tours & tickets
Day trips from Tokyo, attraction tickets and private tours — ranked, then grouped by destination.
Most organised tours in Tochigi are day trips from Tokyo to Nikko: a coach or minivan leaves the city around 8:00, visits Toshogu Shrine, climbs the Irohazaka road to Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji and is back by early evening. They are the simplest way to see both the shrines and the lake in one day, which is tight by public transport.
Beyond Nikko, the catalogue thins out quickly. There are a handful of tickets (Edo Wonderland, Nasu Animal Kingdom, Toshogu), a few local experiences, and private-van day trips from Tokyo to Ashikaga, Utsunomiya’s Oya quarry, Mashiko, Nasu and Shiobara. We list only products we found live on GetYourGuide, and we say so where there is little to book.
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Our ranking
The 12 best tours and tickets in Tochigi
Ranked by a mix of review volume, rating, value and how well they cover the prefecture’s highlights.
#1 · Day trip from US$78 
#2 · Day trip from US$78 Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour
The long-running coach day trip: Shinkyo Bridge, Toshogu Shrine, then up to Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji with a guide.
#3 · Private tour from US$475 per group From Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Private Full-Day Trip
A private car and driver for your group: Toshogu, Rinno-ji, Shinkyo, Tamozawa Villa, Kegon Falls and the lake, in the order you choose.
#4 · Ticket from US$35 Nikko: Edo Wonderland Edomura Theme Park Ticket
A day pass to the Edo-period theme park near Kinugawa: ninja shows, samurai streets, costumes and hands-on workshops.
#5 · Day trip from US$91 From Tokyo: Guided Day Trip to Nikko World Heritage Sites
A bus tour to Toshogu, Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls in Nikko National Park, with an optional lunch.
#6 · Ticket from US$10 Nikko: Toshogu Shrine Admission Ticket
Pre-paid admission to Toshogu Shrine, exchanged at Tobu-Nikko station before you walk or bus up to the precinct.
#7 · Day trip from US$181 Tokyo: Ashikaga Flower Park Day Trip with Entry Ticket
Return transport from Tokyo and admission to the wisteria gardens.
#8 · Ticket from US$18 Nasu Animal Kingdom Entry Ticket
Admission to Nasu’s animal park, with indoor pavilions, a farm zone and bird and animal shows.
#9 · Day trip from US$100 Nikko Small-Group Tour: Toshogu, Kegon Falls & Oya Underground
A minivan tour of Toshogu, Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji that ends 30 metres underground at Oya.
#10 · Private tour from US$367 per group From Tokyo: Oya Underground Quarry & Utsunomiya Gyoza Private Day
The underground stone quarry, the cliff-carved Buddha of Oya-ji and a gyoza lunch, by private van.
#11 · Guided tour from US$76 Nikko: Outdoor Matcha E-Bike Tour
Ride an e-bike along the Nikko Cedar Avenue, whisk matcha outdoors and call at a local sake brewery.
#12 · Private tour from US$367 per group From Tokyo: Mashiko Pottery Town Flexible Private Day
Pottery shops, the great climbing kiln and an optional turn at the wheel, by private van.
Destinations
Tours by destination
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Honest note on coverage: GetYourGuide is strong for Nikko and reasonable for Ashikaga Flower Park. For Mashiko, Moka & Motegi, Tochigi City and Sano there are only one to four products each, mostly private tours from Tokyo — these towns are easy to visit independently using our guides.
Day trip from US$78 Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour
The long-running coach day trip: Shinkyo Bridge, Toshogu Shrine, then up to Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji with a guide.
Day trip from US$78 Nikko: Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji & Toshogu Day Trip
The most-reviewed Nikko tour on GetYourGuide — shrine, waterfall and lake in one guided day from Tokyo.
Day trip from US$91 From Tokyo: Guided Day Trip to Nikko World Heritage Sites
A bus tour to Toshogu, Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls in Nikko National Park, with an optional lunch.
Day trip from US$78 Nikko: Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji & Toshogu Day Trip
The most-reviewed Nikko tour on GetYourGuide — shrine, waterfall and lake in one guided day from Tokyo.
Day trip from US$78 From Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Lake Chuzenji Day Trip
A coach day covering Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls and time by Lake Chuzenji.
Day trip from US$61 Tokyo: Nikko Autumn Tour — Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji & Toshogu
A budget coach tour timed for the foliage season: Kegon Falls, Shinkyo Bridge and Toshogu Shrine.
Ticket from US$35 Nikko: Edo Wonderland Edomura Theme Park Ticket
A day pass to the Edo-period theme park near Kinugawa: ninja shows, samurai streets, costumes and hands-on workshops.
Day trip from US$282 Nikko World Heritage & Kinugawa Railway Journey
Travel by Tobu train from Asakusa, visit Toshogu, eat yuba, and choose a six-hour Nikko day or an eight-hour version continuing to Kinugawa Onsen.
Private tour from US$367 per group From Tokyo: Ryuokyo Canyon & Kinugawa Flexible Private Tour
A canyon walk to Nijimi Falls, a suspension bridge over the Kinugawa and a free foot bath, by private van.
Ticket from US$18 Nasu Animal Kingdom Entry Ticket
Admission to Nasu’s animal park, with indoor pavilions, a farm zone and bird and animal shows.
Guided tour from US$380 per group Nasu-dake Hiking Day Tour: Ropeway & Guided Hike
Take the Nasu Ropeway and hike with a guide to the crater of Mount Chausu, with a picnic lunch.
Private tour from US$495 per group From Tokyo: Nasu Animal Kingdom & Onsen Private Day
A family-friendly private van day: alpacas and capybaras, a suspension bridge and a hot-spring town.
Private tour from US$443 per group From Tokyo: Shiobara Gorge & Suspension Bridges Private Day
Cross the suspension bridges of Shiobara gorge and finish in an outdoor hot-spring bath.
Day trip from US$158 From Tokyo: Tochigi Autumn Foliage & Onsen Foot Bath Tour
A seasonal coach tour to the Momijidani suspension bridge, Nasu’s Sessho-seki and a Shiobara foot bath.
Multi-day from US$632 Tokyo: Nasu Highlands & Shiobara Onsen 2-Day Tour
Two days with the Nasu Ropeway, Shiobara’s valleys and bridges, and a night in an onsen hotel.
Guided tour from US$113 Bar Hopping Tour in Utsunomiya
A guide leads you to bars in three of Utsunomiya’s drinking districts; you order as you go.
Class from US$63 Sushi Making Experience in Utsunomiya
A 90-minute nigiri class with a professional chef, ending with the sushi you made.
Private tour from US$367 per group From Tokyo: Oya Underground Quarry & Utsunomiya Gyoza Private Day
The underground stone quarry, the cliff-carved Buddha of Oya-ji and a gyoza lunch, by private van.
Day trip from US$812 From Tokyo: Mashiko Pottery Tour by Private Car
Visit kilns, studios and the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art with a guide and private transfer.
Private tour from US$367 per group From Tokyo: Mashiko Pottery Town Flexible Private Day
Pottery shops, the great climbing kiln and an optional turn at the wheel, by private van.
Private tour from US$500 per group From Tokyo: All-You-Can-Eat Strawberry Picking & Farm Day
Thirty minutes of unlimited strawberries in a greenhouse, a farm lunch and a countryside stop, by private vehicle.
Day trip from US$181 Tokyo: Ashikaga Flower Park Day Trip with Entry Ticket
Return transport from Tokyo and admission to the wisteria gardens.
Private tour from US$313 per group From Tokyo: Ashikaga Flower Park Day Trip with English Guide
A private guided day to the flower park — wisteria in spring, illuminations in winter.
Private tour from US$347 per group Ashikaga Highlights Private Guided Tour from Tokyo
The flower park plus Ashikaga’s historic temples, with your own guide.
Private tour from US$395 per group From Tokyo: Tochigi Kura Town by Boat & on Foot
A private nine-hour tour of Tochigi City’s storehouse district, with the river boat and a museum in a converted kura.
Guided tour from US$127 Nishibori Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting (Oyama)
Tour a family brewery with its fifth-generation owner and taste limited-production sake.
Private tour from US$500 per group From Tokyo: All-You-Can-Eat Strawberry Picking & Farm Day
Thirty minutes of unlimited strawberries in a greenhouse, a farm lunch and a countryside stop, by private vehicle.
Private tour from US$443 per group From Tokyo: Sano Ramen, Yakuyoke Temple & Outlets Private Day
Hand-rolled Sano ramen, the Yakuyoke Daishi temple and an outlet stop on the way home.
Day trip from US$95 Sano: Samurai City Tour with Shrine and Castle Ruins
A guided visit to Karasawayama Shrine and its castle ruins, with Sano ramen and imo-furai.
Private tour from US$348 per group From Tokyo: Nikko and Sano Premium Outlets Private Tour
Toshogu, Rinno-ji and Shinkyo Bridge, then shopping at Sano Premium Outlets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a guided day trip to Nikko from Tokyo worth it?
If you want Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji in one day, yes: the tour bus removes the train-and-bus connections that make this hard to do independently. If you only want the shrines, going by train on your own is easy.
Do Nikko day tours include entrance fees?
It varies. Many of the cheapest coach tours exclude the Toshogu admission and the Kegon Falls elevator, or offer them as options. Check the “includes” section of each product before booking.
How far ahead should I book?
A few days is usually enough, but in the autumn-leaf season (mid-October to early November) and Golden Week the popular coach tours do sell out — book a week or two ahead.
Are there tours that start in Tochigi rather than Tokyo?
A few: the Nikko e-bike and matcha tour, a guided Toshogu walk, a guided hike on Mount Chausu in Nasu, bar-hopping and sushi-making in Utsunomiya, and attraction tickets. They are marked “Meets in Tochigi”.
Plan your trip
Shrines, waterfalls and hot springs, two hours from Tokyo
Nikko’s World Heritage shrines, Lake Chuzenji, Ashikaga’s wisteria and the Nasu highlands are all an easy trip from the capital. Compare tours and tickets and book in a couple of taps.