My first day trip to Nikko was 3 years ago. Since then it has become a favorite day trip from tokyo for me and a great way to escape the city. The combination of wonderful shrines, Nikko National Park and lovely food make it a truly special (and popular) place to visit.
Maybe you have an extended stay in Tokyo and are looking to break free from the city, or are just looking for some excellent shrines and temples to visit, Nikko is a great choice.
I have created this post to help you plan a great day trip to Nikko from Tokyo. It includes all the highlights of Nikko including food highlights, and of course all the information you might need on how to get to Nikko from Tokyo.
Let’s dive right in!
A UNESCO World Heritage Site – shrines and temples
The Shrines and Temples of Nikko are a UNESCO world heritage site and the main reason why so many tourists spend a day in Nikko. The Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Futurasan Jinja and the…