Tour Requests
Lake Chuzenji on tour in autumn

Nikko Express Day Tour

165,000 JPY per group

Our one-day 11-hour express tour of Nikko is a must-do day trip from Tokyo. This private tour explores the best sites in Nikko including the World Heritage Tosho-gu Shrine. Many agree it is the most impressive Shinto shrine in Japan. Drive the famous Irohazaka winding road to the upper Nikko plateau. Gaze over the impressive Kegon waterfall and enjoy peaceful nature views at Lake Chuzenji. All this in the comfort of a private vehicle. If you have limited time and want to experience natural Japan then this is the Nikko tour for you!

  • Tour by private vehicle for comfort
  • Photos at the Shinkyo Bridge
  • Discover the UNESCO Tosho-gu shrine
  • Experience the Irohazaka Winding Road!
  • Nature views of Nikko
  • 100 metres of Kegon Falls
  • Scenic Lake Chuzenji
  • Charming Ryuzu Falls
Enquire Now

MORE INFORMATION

Nikko Express Tour

Prices & Info

PRICE: 

  • 1 – 4 people = 165,000 JPY
  • 5 – 8 people = 185,000 JPY
  • A 1.5% payment processing fee will be added at checkout.

STARTS: 8 AM at central Toyko hotels.

ENDS: Approximately 7 PM at central Tokyo hotels.

INCLUSIONS: Local English-speaking tour guide, fully licensed driver, suitable size vehicle, central Tokyo hotel pick-up/drop-off and highway tolls.

EXCLUSIONS: Meals, entrance fees and parking fees. Please pay for these as you go on the day for yourselves and your guide.  We will advise these costs before you book.

Tour Cancellation Policy

  • Notice of cancellation received by The Backstreet Guides 30 days or more prior to the starting date of the tour will incur a charge of 20% of the tour fare.
  • Notice of cancellation received by The Backstreet Guides 29 days to 7 days prior to the starting date of the tour will incur a charge of 40% of the tour fare.
  • Notice of cancellation received by The Backstreet Guides 6 days to 3 days prior to the starting date of the tour will incur a charge of 60% of the tour fare.
  • Notice of cancellation received by The Backstreet Guides less than 3 days prior to the starting day of the tour, including no-show, will incur a charge of 100% of the tour fare.
  • Any tickets purchased are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
Toshogu shrine Nikko tour
Kegon Falls on Nikko Tour
Lake Chuzenji on tour in autumn
Jizo Statues on Nikko Tour
Ryuzu falls on Nikko Tour
Nikko Shinkyo Bridge Tour

Request Availability

Private Guided Tours

The date of your tour(Required)
Requested date of tour?
Add Private Transport
Your Country

Testimonials

We bring the best experience

See what our past guests say about us. Travelers' Choice Award 2024 & 25!

  • star rating  We took the Group Tokyo Night Tour on our first evening in Tokyo having landed early that day. It was the perfect way to get over our jet lag... read more

    javmcparker
    March 9, 2020
  • star rating  Day in Kyoto  - The tour was amazing, our guide Ai was very knowledgeable and had answers to all our questions. She took us over a large area in a good amount of time... read more

    avatar thumb Jess M
    January 26, 2026
  • star rating  Private Day Tour - Tokyo - Rie was the absolute best tour guide!! We thoroughly enjoyed our day, learned so much, and were able to partake in new and authentic experiences. Would recommend to anyone and... read more

    avatar thumb 865courtneyv
    November 2, 2025
  • star rating  Fabulous Personal Tour  - Great Tour Company. I inquired about a tour and got a response the very next day. As the tour date approached and I realized I needed to revise... read more

    avatar thumb King F
    November 22, 2024
  • star rating  10/10 once in a lifetime experience!! - This tour was incredible, and Hitomi, along with our driver, made the experience unforgettable! There’s no way we could have seen as much or appreciated the sights as deeply without... read more

    avatar thumb emrklein
    April 7, 2025
  • star rating  Great tours with Backstreet Guides  - Great tours with Backstreet guides in Tokyo and Kyoto. We had been to both cities before and they were great in making suggestions for things we had not seen... read more

    avatar thumb travelfan21_12
    January 9, 2026
  • star rating  Great day in Tokyo  - We had a wonderful day in Tokyo on the Market & Modern Culture tour with our guide, Rie. She showed us the best spots in Tsujiki market that locals... read more

    avatar thumb MTS55305
    March 23, 2026
  • star rating  11 family members ageing from 11 to 72 went to Hakone and Mt Fuji with guide Mayu. She was an extremely caring, organised, flexible and informative guide. Highly recommend Backstreet... read more

    KJTremo
    January 17, 2020
  • star rating  Fantastic day tour of Tokyo with Junko from Backstreet Guides  - Fantastic tour of Kyoto with Junko. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and took us through all the major sights of Kyoto AND encouraged us to take fun detours along the... read more

    avatar thumb Marty M
    March 25, 2025
  • star rating  The Best  - The Backstreet Kyoto Tour was amazing! Our guide Saki was such a knowledgeable and impressive tour guide. We visited and learned about all the major Kyoto sites. Also we had... read more

    avatar thumb Dan R
    October 3, 2025

Have a Question?

Contact Us