Events & things to do in Nikko on 25 October 2026 (Sun)

Upcoming Oct 25 (Sun) – Nov 3 (Tue)

Festivals & rituals 📍 Rinno-ji Temple (輪王寺) Secondary source

Rinno-ji Temple (輪王寺) Light-Up Event

A special light-up event at the famous Rinno-ji Temple in Nikko.

Now on Apr 1 (Wed) – Nov 30 (Mon)

Festivals & rituals 📍 British Embassy Villa Memorial Park (英国大使館別荘記念公園)

10th Anniversary Event of the British Embassy Villa Memorial Park

An event celebrating the 10th anniversary of the British Embassy Villa Memorial Park will be held.

💴 Paid

Now on Apr 8, 2026 (Wed) – Mar 31, 2027 (Wed) 8:00〜16:30

Festivals & rituals 📍 Rinno-ji Temple Sanbutsudo (輪王寺三仏堂) (Special Venue Inside)

First Opening of the Hidden Buddha 'Bishamonten'

The first opening of the hidden Buddha 'Bishamonten' will be held at Rinno-ji Temple (輪王寺) in Nikko. Don't miss this rare opportunity!

💴 Paid

Now on Sep 5 (Sat) – Oct 31 (Sat) 9:30〜11:00、13:00〜14:30

Experiences 📍 Akaduma ~ Battlefield Plateau

Battlefield Plateau Autumn Guided Walk

Enjoy a guided walk in the autumn nature of Battlefield Plateau.

💴 Paid

Upcoming Sep 18 (Fri) – Nov 23 (Mon) 17:00〜21:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Yunishigawa River and Heike no Sato (湯西川河川・平家の里)

Yunishigawa Onsen Heike Akari

A bamboo lantern event themed around the splendor of the Heike clan at Yunishigawa Onsen.

🆓 Free

Upcoming Oct 23 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 閉門〜19:00（最終受付18:30）

Festivals & rituals 📍 Rinno-ji Temple (輪王寺) Shoyo-en

2026 Shoyo-en Light Up

Shoyo-en in Nikko will be beautifully illuminated.

💴 Paid 🌤 Outdoor 🌙 Evening