Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Nikko, Japan

Guided Free Walking Tours

Book free guided walking tours in Nikko.

Guided Sightseeing Tours

Book guided sightseeing tours and activities in Nikko.

Tour Facts

5 sights
1.7 km

84 m
46 m

Experience Nikko in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Nikko Individual Sights in Nikko

Sight 1: Shinkyo Bridge

Book Ticket*

KimonBerlin / CC BY-SA 2.0

Shinkyo is a vermilion-painted bridge over the Oya River in Kamibachiishi-cho, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It is one of the cultural properties that make up the World Heritage Site "Shrines and Temples of Nikko". It is designated as an important cultural property of Japan.

Wikipedia: 神橋 (JA), Website

518 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Shōyō Garden

Irina Gelbukh / CC BY-SA 3.0

Shōyō-en (逍遥園) is a Japanese garden located next to the Sanbutsudō Hall of Rinnō-ji Temple in Nikkō. It was constructed in early Edo period, but reformed in the beginning of 19th century. The garden was given its name by a Confucian scholar Issai Sato. There is a pond containing carp in the middle; stone lanterns, bridges, bamboo fences, a pagoda, and a small tea house adorn the garden.

Wikipedia: Shōyō-en Garden (EN)

201 meters / 2 minutes