Exciting Day Trip to Nikko from Akasaka with Afternoon at Tokyo Disneyland

Day 1: Nikko & Disneyland

Tokyo - Nikko - Urayasu, Japan on April 24, 2025

6:30am

Depart Akasaka

Start your day early by departing from Akasaka to Tokyo Station to catch the JR Shinkansen and train towards Nikko, ensuring ample time to explore.
JPY0, 1h30m

8:00am

Breakfast at Tokyo Station: Bistrot Café de Paris

Enjoy a delicious French-style breakfast with pastries and coffee to energize for your day trip before boarding the train.
JPY1500, 30m

8:30am

Travel to Nikko

Take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen to Utsunomiya, then transfer to the JR Nikko Line to reach Nikko city.
JPY3000, 1h44m

10:15am

Visit Toshogu Shrine

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its elaborate wood carvings and vibrant colors. A must-see historical attraction in Nikko.
JPY1300, 1h30m

11:45am

Walk to Shinkyō Bridge

Admire the iconic sacred bridge known for its vivid red color and peaceful surroundings at the entrance to the Nikko National Park.
JPY300, 30m

12:15pm

Lunch at Hippari Dako

Enjoy traditional local dishes such as grilled river fish and soba noodles in this charming, casual eatery near Nikko shrine area.
JPY1200, 1h

1:15pm

Visit Kegon Falls

Take a bus or taxi to Kegon Falls, one of Japan’s top three waterfalls, famous for its stunning 97-meter drop into Lake Chuzenji.
JPY570 (bus fare), JPY550 (observation platform), 1h15m

2:30pm

Return to Nikko Station

Travel back from Kegon Falls to Nikko Station by bus or taxi to prepare for the return journey to Tokyo.
JPY570, 45m

3:15pm

Depart Nikko for Tokyo Disneyland

Catch the train from Nikko to Utsunomiya and then take the Shinkansen south to Maihama Station, near Tokyo Disneyland.
JPY3500, 1h40m

4:55pm

Arrive at Tokyo Disneyland

Arrive at Maihama Station and walk or take a short shuttle to the entrance of Tokyo Disneyland, ready to enjoy the park for the afternoon and evening.
JPY0, 15m

5:15pm

Dinner at Grandma Sara’s Kitchen, Tokyo Disneyland

Enjoy a cozy dinner featuring home-style dishes in a charming setting inside the park after your Nikko adventure.
JPY2500, 1h