Explore Nikko’s World Heritage area on a private e-bike tour from JR Nikko Station. Visit Shinkyo Bridge, Kanmangafuchi Abyss and Kaisando, and finish in front of Toshogu Shrine.
The route follows Nikko’s history, from the legend of Shodo Shonin, the monk who founded Nikko, to the shrine of Tokugawa Ieyasu. E-bikes (electrically assisted bicycles) make the hills easy, and you park at each stop to look around on foot.
The tour ends at Toshogu Shrine. Stay on to visit the shrine yourself, or ride back to the station with your guide. The 10:00 start matches the limited express trains from Tokyo.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour
Tour Outline
| Level | Beginner ★☆☆ |
| Eligibility | Minimum height: 155cm. Ages 15 and over. Not recommended for people with back problems or heart conditions, or for pregnant travelers. |
| Price | JPY 30,000 per group (1–2 guests, tax included) |
| Includes | Private guide, e-bike rental, helmet, insurance, and consumption tax |
| Not included | Toshogu Shrine admission, lunch |
| Time | 10:00 a.m. – about 12:30 p.m. |
| Meeting point | JR Nikko Station |
| End point | Toshogu Shrine, or JR Nikko Station with your guide |
| Season | Year-round (cancelled on days with snow or icy roads) |
| Booking | Online or by email (until 1 day before the tour) |
| Group Size | Private tour for 1 to 2 guests |
| Notes | The tour fee includes the following insurance coverage. However, we also recommend that guests have their own travel or personal insurance. [Bodily injury insurance] Limit of payment (per person): 100 million yen Limit of payment (per accident or per claim): 100 million yen Deductible: 0 yen [Personal accident insurance] Death and permanent disability: 5 million yen Hospitalization: 2,000 yen per day for insurance benefits Outpatient: 1,000 yen per day for insurance benefits |
Meeting point and end of the tour
Meet at JR Nikko Station
The tour starts at 10:00 a.m. in front of JR Nikko Station. Tobu-Nikko Station is a short walk away, so you can also arrive on the Tobu limited express from Asakusa (for example, the Spacia X arriving at 9:39 a.m.).
The tour ends in front of Toshogu Shrine around 12:15 p.m. You can stay and visit the shrine on your own (admission not included), or ride back to JR Nikko Station with your guide, arriving around 12:30 p.m.
Application and Participation Notes
Payment
Please pay the tour fee in advance by credit card.
Tour cancellation
- The tour runs in light rain. We decide at 7:00 p.m. the day before whether the tour will run, and then contact you. If snow or icy roads are expected, the tour is cancelled for safety.
- In the event of tour cancellation, the tour reservation date will be changed or all fees already paid will be refunded.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour starts and receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time, and no-shows, are charged 100% of the tour price.
| Up to 24 hours before the tour starts | Free (full refund) |
|---|---|
| Less than 24 hours before / No-show | 100% of the tour price |
What to bring
- All participants must bring a valid photo ID.
- Comfortable and easy-to-move clothes (pants style is recommended). In colder months, bring a warm layer and gloves.
- Sports shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty (sandals and high-heeled shoes are prohibited).
- Drinks (bikes have a holder for a 500 ml PET bottle).
- *If you want to bring your belongings, only a backpack is allowed. (Shoulder bags or handbags are prohibited for safety reasons.)
Tour Schedule
10:00 Meet at JR Nikko Station
Fit your e-bike and helmet and get a short riding briefing in front of the historic station building.
10:15 Shinkyo Bridge
The vermilion bridge at the entrance to Nikko. Hear the legend of the two serpents that became a bridge for Shodo Shonin.
10:45 Kanmangafuchi Abyss
A gorge formed by lava from Mt. Nantai, lined with a long row of stone Jizo statues. Quiet and away from the crowds.
11:30 Kaisando
The resting place of Shodo Shonin, deep in the cedar forest. Nikko was a sacred place long before Toshogu was built.
12:00 Toshogu Shrine
Your guide introduces the highlights of the shrine of Tokugawa Ieyasu at the entrance.
12:15 End of the tour
Visit Toshogu on your own, or ride back to JR Nikko Station with your guide (around 12:30).
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JPY 30,000per group (1–2 guests), tax included
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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