Day Trips & Local Escapes

5 (73)

The scenic & the sacred in Nikkō: Japan’s glittering gem

10 hours English

5 (73) 100% Personalized

Visit Japan's most lavishly decorated shrine and other UNESCO heritage sites on a private day trip to historical Nikko from Tokyo

Kenji

Martina

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

10 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in Arabic, Cantonese, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

The host will be waiting in front of the Tobu Tourist Information Center - Asakusa

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

Private and personalized itinerary

10 hours with a host

Return travel from Tokyo to Nikko on Tobu Railway Limited Express

Nikko Tourist Pass (bought in advance by host) includes free travel in Nikko and some tourist discounts/ entrance to some ticketed sites

Walking experience

What’s Excluded:

Food and drinks

Tickets to any attractions other than those included in the pass

Transport costs other than those included in the experience

Gratuities (optional)

What makes it special

Key Highlights:

Meet up with a local host in Tokyo and take the scenic train ride to the city of Nikkō.
Explore the historic Edo cultural and religious sites on foot, and take in some spectacular landscapes.
Visit the Toshogu Shrine (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Taiyu-in Temple and the Rinnoji Temple.
If you’re keen, visit a traditional sake brewery to see how its made. Yes, you can taste it, too!
Indulge in authentic Nikkō lunch at one of your host’s favorite spots, and sample some local delicacies.
See and walk the city’s National Park and explore some stunning waterfalls, mountains and lakes.

What travelers think of our Tokyo experiences

Ruggero May 2025

Martina was an absolutely amazing host, giving me a huge amount of informations and insights but, at the same time, having a fantastic approach a showing great professionalism. I’m so happy that I booked this experience!

Martina Sep 2024

Really recommend this tour, even on a rainy day, Nikko is still fascinating. Our tour guide Nobu was great, very friendly, very knowledgeable and worked the schedule around our needs. So glad we booked this tour!

Paul Oct 2023

I would recommend him highly.

Angeliki Jun 2023

The Agency City Unscripted in Tokyo is one fantastic choice for experience in the city. We booked the Private Tour to Nikko and everything was smooth, easy to arrange and digital. The agency responded very quickly to my questions and matched us to a great host who was an advantage on her own right: Megumi! Such a knowledgeable, organized, warm person who made our travel a joy and a unique experience Thank you!

Angeliki Jun 2023

Megumi is such a great and knowledgeable personality at the same time. She had exciting suggestions for us and did the most of our input. Her organization was impeccable. Adfitionally she is such a warm, lovely young lady that made this father - daughter day unforgettable to us. I would recommend your agency and Megumi more so as a fantastic guide. We will come back and come in contact again for more experiences with Megumi