What this area is like
Nikko Toshogu enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu and is famous for its detailed carvings, including the three wise monkeys and the sleeping cat. Futarasan Shrine, Rinno-ji and the red Shinkyo Bridge are nearby.
Buses run from Tobu-Nikko and JR Nikko stations. Arrive early on weekends and in autumn.
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Places to see in this area
Nikko Toshogu Shrine
The richly carved mausoleum of the first Tokugawa shogun, including the Yomeimon Gate and the “see no evil” monkeys.
- Access
- World Heritage loop bus from JR or Tobu Nikko Station (about 8 minutes) to Omotesando, then about 5 minutes on foot.
- Hours
- April–October 9:00–17:00; November–March 9:00–16:00. Last entry 30 minutes before.
- Fee
- High school and older ¥1,600; elementary and junior high ¥550. Cash only.
- Address
- 2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi
Futarasan Shrine and Rinno-ji temple are next door and can be seen on the same walk.
Shinkyo Bridge
A vermilion arched bridge over the Daiya River at the entrance to Nikko’s shrines and temples.
- Access
- World Heritage loop bus to Shinkyo (about 5 minutes from the stations).
- Hours
- April–November 8:30–16:30; December–March 9:00–16:00.
- Fee
- Walking onto the bridge: adults ¥300. Viewing from the road is free.
- Address
- Kamihatsuishi-machi, Nikko, Tochigi
You walk out onto the bridge and come back; you cannot cross to the other side.
How to plan your time here
- Nikko is about 2 hours from Asakusa by Tobu limited express. See the shrines in the morning and continue to Lake Chuzenji in the afternoon.
- Autumn leaves (mid-October to early November) make the road to the lake very slow; leave early.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.