Things to do in Tochigi Prefecture, Kanto: The Best Scenic Railroads

July 18, 2021 Jana Sager

Tochigi Prefecture (栃木県, Tochigi-ken) is a prefecture located in the Kantō region of Japan. The capital is the city of Utsunomiya.
Restaurants in Tochigi Prefecture

1. Discover Japan Tour: 15-day Small Group

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See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the group.

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Reviewed By 559janies

My 2 friends and I went on the beginners Spring Tour 2019 for our first trip to Japan. We loved it and can't wait to go back! Becky and Shawn are awesome. They were so down to earth, helpful and very knowledgeable. I also really liked that the tour group is small. It allows you to get to know your fellow group members and ensures personal attention from your guides. We saw so many large tour groups at tour sites and they looked a little chaotic, it made me happy we chose a small group. The accommodations were always clean and comfortable and located perfectly. Food was amazing!!! If you are willing to try new things you can have an amazing gourmet experience. The events and locations that Becky and Shawn chose were top notch and we got to experience all different modes of transportation while there.

2. Magnificent Nikko World Heritage and Breathtaking Scenic Beauty in one day

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The beauty of Nikko as tourist destination is that you can experience the beauty of World-heritage architecture and breathtaking Nikko landscapes in one-day trip from Tokyo. This tour is designed to cover the beauty of both by visiting the following spots: Shinkyo Bridge,Toshogu Shrine,Akechidaira Plateau and Kegon Waterfall A suggested itinerary is as follows; 7:30a.m. Meet at the guest’s hotel. The party heads for Nikko by subway and train. 10:14-21 Arrive at JR Nikko St. or Tobu Nikko St. Within Nikko area, we move by bus and visit the following spots. -Shinkyo Bridge -Toshogu Shrine 12:25-13:10 Lunch 13:17 Move to scenic area by bus and visit the following spots. -Akechidaira Plateau: -Kegon Waterfall: 15:30 Bus ride at Lake Chuzenjiko for JR Nikko St. or Tobu Nikko St. 18:15-30 Arriving at Tokyo St. or Asakusa St.

Inclusions: The guide' lunch expense, English speaking professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pick up and drop off, The guide' public transportation expense

Exclusions: Public Transportation expense of 2000 JPY for the JR Pass holder, Public Transportation expense of 7400 JPY for the JR Pass non-holder, Toshogu Shrine admission fee (1300 JPY per person), Kegon Waterfall Elevator admission fee (550 JPY per person)

Reviewed By Melannew

Yoshi was a great tour guide. He tells a lot of stories and takes you to your desired places and then some. We went to the National Gardens, stopped to say hi to Hachiko, and went to the Chiku Chiku Cafe. The Hedgehogs were so cute! They're usually nocturnal and the one I was visiting, Butter, was really tired and wanted to sleep so I only took a couple pictures and let him rest the rest of the time :) Take care Yoshi! Hope you have more fun adventures

3. Nikko Full-Day Private Tour (Tokyo departure) with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Asakusa Sta., 1-chōme-1-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan Japan Guide Agency
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This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Nikko! If you are staying in Tokyo but would like to take some time out to enjoy some sights outside the big city, then this tour of Nikko is for you! There are many reasons why Nikko is a must-see stop during your stay in Japan. Your private guide will help you efficiently escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo on a full-day tour of this historic, beautiful town. Your guide will start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for you and your guide), Private transportation, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), for yourself and your guide

Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

4. Nikko Half-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Tobu Nikko Station, Aioicho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1413, Japan Japan Guide Agency
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This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Nikko! There are many reasons why Nikko is a must-see stop during your stay in Japan. Your private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half-day tour of this historic, beautiful town. Your guide will start your day with a morning pickup at Nikko Station (Tobu or JR). Nikko is one of Japan’s most stunning nature reserves, situated on the incredibly scenic―and hard to reach on your own―Romantic Road. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for you and your guide), Private transportation, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), for yourself and your guide

Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

5. Nikko Private Tour by public transportation

Tōbu-nikkō Station, 4-3 Matsubaracho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1406, Japan Fulfilling
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You can enjoy a guided sightseeing tour only with your family and friends. This tour is a tour using public transportation. Guides and you go to the destination by the Tobu limited train or Shinkansen bullet train. You can choose transportation after booking. It is also good to use JR Pass or Nikko Pass. This tour includes Shinkyo Bridge,Nikko Toshogu shrine,Chuzenji Lake and Kegon Waterfalls. If you want to add other places, you can consult with the guide. Why do not you plan a special tour exclusively for you? Enjoy ancient structures and sculptures of Japan at Shinkyo Bridge and Nikko Toshogu shrine. Kegon Waterfalls:Enjoy the scenery and sounds of the waterfall that rushes down from a height of 97 meters Chuzenji Lake:The height of the sea level is 1296 meters. It is a lake in a high place in Japan. For details, please read [what to expect][inclusions,exclusions] page

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entry/Admission (customers), Public transportation to/from  (customers)

Reviewed By Melannew

Yoshi was a great tour guide. He tells a lot of stories and takes you to your desired places and then some. We went to the National Gardens, stopped to say hi to Hachiko, and went to the Chiku Chiku Cafe. The Hedgehogs were so cute! They're usually nocturnal and the one I was visiting, Butter, was really tired and wanted to sleep so I only took a couple pictures and let him rest the rest of the time :) Take care Yoshi! Hope you have more fun adventures

6. Exciting Nikko - One Day Tour from Tokyo

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Nikko is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Japan. The Shrines and Temples in Nikko were designated as a world cultural heritage in 1999. In this tour, we will visit following sightseeing spots. - Shinkyo Bridge - Rinnoji Temple - Toshogu Shrine - Futarasan Shrine - Taiyuin Mausoleum See inclusions and excursions for what is included in the price of this tour.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Transportation Cost (you and the guide) - About 4400JPY/Person (2-way), Lunch (you and the guide), Admission Fee (you and the guide) - Toshogu Shrine : 1300JPY/Person, - Rinnoji Temple/Taiyuin Mausoleum : 900JPY/person - Futarasan Shrine : 200JPY/person

Reviewed By Melannew

Yoshi was a great tour guide. He tells a lot of stories and takes you to your desired places and then some. We went to the National Gardens, stopped to say hi to Hachiko, and went to the Chiku Chiku Cafe. The Hedgehogs were so cute! They're usually nocturnal and the one I was visiting, Butter, was really tired and wanted to sleep so I only took a couple pictures and let him rest the rest of the time :) Take care Yoshi! Hope you have more fun adventures

7. Private Tour: Nikko Guided Full-Day Tour from Tokyo by Limited Express Train

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Book this full-day private guided walking tour to visit Nikko, the cultural and historical area, from Tokyo by Limited Express Train. You will see the historical architecture at Toshogu Shrine and hidden part of Nikko while walking.

Inclusions: Round-trip limited express train between Nikko and Asakusa, English-speaking guide, Hotel pick-up, All taxes and handling charges, Transportation fee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Admission fee to shrines or temples, Taxi fare, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By Glenn B

We cancelled the tour in advance and have NEVER been refunded the payment, my advice to anybody is to avoid at all costs this tour

8. Nikko Day Trip by Train: Toshogu Shrine and Sake Brewery

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Explore Nikko on this 9-hour guided tour. In a small group of no more than six, visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine, built for one of the greatest generals in Japanese history, and Watanabe Sahei Sake Brewery. Taste the freshly brewed sake while learning about the typical Japanese beverage from the sake master.

Inclusions: Local guide, Sake tasting, All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Exclusions: Admission fees to shrines or temples, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Reviewed By Glenn B

We cancelled the tour in advance and have NEVER been refunded the payment, my advice to anybody is to avoid at all costs this tour

9. 2-Day Ochijuku Stay and Nikko Sightseeing Tour

Asakusa Sta., 1-chōme-1-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan Beauty of Japan

Explore Ochijuku, the traditional and nostalgic town in Fukushima area. Also, you will have a time to visit Nikko on Day 2.

Inclusions: Breakfast, If you select "With assistant option", English-speaking assistant, Zen meditation on Day 2, Local transportation fee on Day 1 and Day 2, Hotel arrangement (Breakfast included), Hotel pick-up and drop-off, If you select "No assistant option", Information sheet, Breakfast

Exclusions: If you select "With assistant option", Lunch and dinner, If you select "No assistant option", English-speaking assistant, Local transportation fee on Day 1 and Day 2, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Reviewed By Glenn B

We cancelled the tour in advance and have NEVER been refunded the payment, my advice to anybody is to avoid at all costs this tour

10. Highlights of Nikko Day Trip by Public Transportation

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You can enjoy both historic structures and beautiful nature scenery in Nikko Day Trip. You would be able to enjoy the beautiful nature scenery in each season, for example, cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green leaves in summer, turned red and yellow leaves in autumn and white snow in winter. See inclusions and excursions for what is included in the price of this tour.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nikko or Tokyo 23 wards

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch(guests and guide), Entrance fee for attractions (guests and guide), Guide's transportation fee between Tokyo and Nikko, Transportation fee between pickup and drop-off points (guests and guide)

Reviewed By Melannew

Yoshi was a great tour guide. He tells a lot of stories and takes you to your desired places and then some. We went to the National Gardens, stopped to say hi to Hachiko, and went to the Chiku Chiku Cafe. The Hedgehogs were so cute! They're usually nocturnal and the one I was visiting, Butter, was really tired and wanted to sleep so I only took a couple pictures and let him rest the rest of the time :) Take care Yoshi! Hope you have more fun adventures

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