Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Nikko, Kanto

May 22, 2021 Agatha Simes

The shrines and temples of Nikko have been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Here, you can visit the Toshogu Shrine, which dates from the 17th century and is a monument to (and the mausoleum of) Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of a shogunate that ruled Japan for 250 years. Travelers day-tripping from Tokyo generally focus on the sacred sites, but if you have extra time, explore the area’s beautiful waterfalls and lakes.
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1. Taiyuimbyo Shrine

Sannai, Nikko 321-1431 Tochigi Prefecture +81 82-254-0531 http://www.rinnoji.or.jp/temple/taiyuuin/
Excellent
56%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 491 reviews

Taiyuimbyo Shrine

Reviewed By Dioc - Athens, United States

A UNESCO World Heritage Site - Lemitsu Taiyuin's Temple and burial site. He was the third Shogun in the Toshogu line and the one who built his grandfather Leyasu's Shrine. His Shrine was completed in 1653. It is a beautiful as his Grandfather's Shrine but not as many visitors. The stone lanterns and the landscaping around the site were amazing. The Japanese Cypress trees in the Shrine areas are amazing.

2. Yomeimon (Main Gate)

Nikko Tochigi Prefecture http://toshogu.jp/shaden/
Excellent
57%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 223 reviews

Yomeimon (Main Gate)

Reviewed By OZS_ATW - Budapest, Hungary

This main gate was so impressive. It is very beautiful and spend some time to check out the details of the sculptures.

3. Nikko Tosho-gu

2301 Sannai, Nikko 321-1431 Tochigi Prefecture +81 288-54-0560 http://www.toshogu.jp/
Excellent
55%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,325 reviews

Nikko Tosho-gu

Reviewed By Andre_BAZ

This world heritage site is worth day trip to Nikko if visiting Tokyo. Straight forward to get here from Tobu Asakusa station and then a taxi or bus from Nikko station. The shrine was built for Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that would govern Japan from 1603 until the Meiji restoration in 1867 and is a very elaborate set of different builds made out of wood with very complex and beautiful carvings and vivid colors. One of the greatest human architectural achievements.

4. Kammangafuchi Gorge

Nikko 321-1435 Tochigi Prefecture +81 288-22-1525 http://www.nikko-kankou.org/spot/25/
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 194 reviews

Kammangafuchi Gorge

Reviewed By kandilistk - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Decided to take a detour here today as it was too foggy to see the Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji, Kammangafuchi Gorge is a good place to relax and enjoy nature. Kammangafuchi Gorge is about a 20mins walk from the shrines and while enjoying the walk by the river, you’ll definitely see the main highlight of the area which are the rows of Jizo statues that are line up on one side of the gorge. Worth visiting the area after visiting the shrines.

5. Yudaki Falls

Yumoto, Nikko 321-1662 Tochigi Prefecture +81 288-53-3795
Excellent
50%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 418 reviews

Yudaki Falls

Reviewed By TnTOz - Sydney, Australia

We visited here in Winter and the ice and snow made it more spectacular. We also took the short circular track to Kotaki Falls which was absolutely beautiful and easy to negotiate with just hiking boots and poles. Unfortunately, we couldn’t do the Sejogahara Moor trail from here because it was closed due to damage to the track further along.

6. Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park

8-27 Honcho, Nikko 321-1434 Tochigi Prefecture +81 288-53-6767 http://www.park-tochigi.com/tamozawa
Excellent
60%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 328 reviews

Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park

7. Nikko Yumoto Onsen

Yumoto, Nikko 321-1662 Tochigi Prefecture http://www.nikkoyumoto.com/
Excellent
45%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 96 reviews

Nikko Yumoto Onsen

8. Rinno-ji Temple

2300 Sannai, Nikko 321-1431 Tochigi Prefecture +81 288-54-0531 http://www.rinnoji.or.jp/
Excellent
23%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 419 reviews

Rinno-ji Temple

Reviewed By OZS_ATW - Budapest, Hungary

I visited this temple in late October. It is a big complex and you could walk a lot. All of the shrines are part of teh USESCO World Heritage site. It is worth visiting!

9. Shinkyo Bridge

2307 Sannai Nikko Futarasann Shrine, Nikko 321-1431 Tochigi Prefecture +81 288-54-0535 http://www.shinkyo.net/shinkyo.shtml
Excellent
24%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
5%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 904 reviews

Shinkyo Bridge

Reviewed By Leonidastra86 - Ofterdingen, Germany

It's just a bridge, on the entrance to the toshogu temple. Underneath you can see the clear water of the river. The autumn scenery make the experience very nice.

10. Kegon Falls

2479-2 Chugushi, Nikko 321-1661 Tochigi Prefecture +81 288-55-0030 http://www.nikko-kankou.org/spot/5/
Excellent
38%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,623 reviews

Kegon Falls

Reviewed By akshaymay2981 - Raipur, India

One of the most exotic location in Japan with a beautiful waterfall , which adds the touch of joy in life . Spectacular waterfall

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