From Tokugawa Ieyasu's mausoleum to a ninja theme park: 7 Nikko tickets

Nikko spreads UNESCO shrines and temples, a lake viewpoint, an Edo-period theme park and a miniature park in Kinugawa Onsen across the area, which is hard to fit into one day. Toshogu and Futarasan Shrine share the same World Heritage zone, Chuzenji and Akechidaira are on the lake side, and Edo Wonderland and Tobu World Square are near the hot-spring town. Group the 7 below by area to plan a day.

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Nikko · Toshogu
Nikko Toshogu Shrine
The mausoleum of Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, centred on Edo-period wood carvings, including the "three wise monkeys" at the stable and the "sleeping cat", and gilded decoration. With Rinnoji it is part of the UNESCO "Shrines and Temples of Nikko". Open 09:00–17:00 from April to October and 09:00–16:00 from November to March; tickets can be collected from 08:20 at the Tobu-Nikko Station tourist information, 2.4 km away.
A good fit forFirst-time visitors who want to see Nikko's World Heritage properly in a day
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Nikko · Futarasan Shrine
Nikko Futarasan jinja Haiden
A shrine of more than 1,250 years, said to have been founded by the priest Shodo Shonin in 767, divided into three areas. Two cedars in front are carved with a married couple and a parent and child, and the Nitara spring on the left is known for its clear water. Open 08:30–16:00 from April to October and 09:30–15:00 from November to March; enter at the Shinkyo Bridge ticket office.
A good fit forVisitors who want a quieter visit in the same zone as Toshogu
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Nikko · Lake Chuzenji
Chūzen-ji Temple
A temple right beside Lake Chuzenji, where you see the Tachiki Kannon, said to be carved into a standing tree, plus a dragon ceiling painting and statues of the Five Great Wisdom Kings. Open 08:00–17:00 from April to October, 08:00–16:00 in November and March, 08:30–15:30 from December to February; entry closes 30 minutes before closing. Valid for six months from purchase; children enter free.
A good fit forVisitors who want a lakeside temple with a dragon ceiling and a Kannon statue
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Nikko · Akechidaira
Akechidaira Ropeway
A ropeway to the viewpoint near the top of the second Irohazaka pass, reaching in minutes a view of Lake Chuzenji, Mount Nantai and Kegon Falls. No strenuous hiking is needed, which suits tight schedules; there is no fixed closing day, but strong wind and other weather can halt it. Open 09:00–15:30, and children must ride with an adult.
A good fit forFamilies and older travelers who want an autumn or snow view without hiking
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Nikko · Edo Wonderland
Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura
An experiential theme park recreating an Edo-period town, with zones themed on samurai, merchants and ninja. You can watch ninja shows, try samurai experiences, see an oiran procession and period dramas, and wear kimono, samurai or ninja costumes. Closing days are set by date, so check the calendar before visiting.
A good fit forFamilies and friends who want to dress in Edo costumes and watch ninja and samurai shows
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Nikko · Osaru Land
OSARU Land & Animal Town Nikko Saru Gundan
A show-style zoo starring trained monkeys, with a Monkey School, a zodiac show and a ninja show, plus hands-on activities such as a duck-herding contest. Open 10:00–16:00 on weekdays and 09:00–16:00 on weekends; popular shows can fill up, so arrive 15 to 30 minutes early.
A good fit forFamilies who want a monkey show and feeding with children
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Nikko · Kinugawa Onsen
Tobu World Square
A miniature park near Kinugawa Onsen recreating about 100 famous buildings at 1/25 scale. Forty-five World Heritage structures, including the Egyptian pyramids, the Parthenon and Kinkaku-ji, stand across six zones with 140,000 figures 7 cm tall. Open 09:30–16:00; collect the ticket at the Kinugawa-onsen Station tourist information by showing the e-ticket screen.
A good fit forFamilies who want a round-the-world photo walk in miniature
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How we chose

We chose across World Heritage visits (Toshogu, Futarasan, Chuzenji), a viewpoint (Akechidaira Ropeway) and hands-on parks (Edo Wonderland, Osaru Land, Tobu World Square) so the picks do not overlap.
Hours shorten with the season. Toshogu runs 09:00–17:00 from April to October and 09:00–16:00 from November to March, and Chuzenji closes at 15:30 from December to February, so winter days are short.
Ticket pickup differs. Toshogu and Tobu World Square exchange e-tickets at the Tobu-Nikko and Kinugawa-onsen station tourist information centres, and Tobu World Square does not accept screenshots or printouts.

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Begin the World Heritage route at Toshogu, the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, known for its "three wise monkeys" and "sleeping cat" carvings. Then see Futarasan Shrine, said to be founded in 767, with its husband-and-wife cedars and the Nitara spring, all within one walkable area.

On the lake side, pair Chuzenji with the Akechidaira Ropeway. Chuzenji holds the Tachiki Kannon, said to be carved into a standing tree, and a dragon ceiling painting; the ropeway rises in minutes to a view of Lake Chuzenji, Mount Nantai and Kegon Falls, best in autumn colour or snow.

The Kinugawa Onsen side suits families. Edo Wonderland offers ninja and samurai shows and kimono or ninja costumes, Osaru Land has a monkey school and a zodiac show, and Tobu World Square recreates about 100 world landmarks at 1/25 scale.

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