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Nikko, trip to popular spots and the spot of odd sight
Nikko has been a well-known center of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship since Toshogu was built in 1617 and Nikko National Park continues to offer scenic, mountainous landscapes, lakes, waterfalls. However, there are still many unfamiliar places of odd sight in Nikko. One of them is Kanmangafuchi abyss. This trip is to visit not only popular sight-seeing spots but also spot of odd sight. If you follow the Daiya river, you will reach a small gorge called Kanmangafucchi Abyss.
Pottery Village Mashiko (Hamada Shoji's ware) Museum, Cafe and Laughing King of Hell Statue.
Today, Mashiko attracts many artists and entrepreneurs from various areas. Visitors can enjoy charming cafes that serve food in beautiful Mashiko ware, including cups and plates. Our visit included exploring museums, shops, and an indigo dye factory. We also stopped by Saimyoji Temple, where we saw a statue of the laughing King of Hell.
Nikko, "Must-see" spots in a day
The charm of Nikko is that one can enjoy both the natural beauty of its mountains, lakes and waterfalls-sacred places to mountain ascetics since 8th century-and the magnificent craftsmanship of the Toshogu constructed by the Tokugawa Shogunate. Nikko can be reached from the Tokyo by train in about two hours. The area is famed for its beautiful autumn colors. 103 buildings belonging to the Toshogu and Futarasan shrines and Rinno-ji temple were registered as UNESCO World Heritate site in 1999.
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Tochigi Tour Reviews
Gerald P.
“Informative and fruitful trip to Nikko ”
Nao san was incredibly well-prepared for the tour, with in-depth knowledge about every location I visited. He made sure to get restaurant reservation and checked through any food allergies. His easy-going personality made the entire experience enjoyable and relaxed. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and friendly guide – I definitely book with him again!
Nao K.
Dear Gerald san Thank you very much for your comment on my tour and how you felt my tour. Your comment encouraged me to work harder as tour guide and I am looking forward to seeing you again. Nao
Dominique M.
“Mashiko tour”
My second day in Japon! Jack was very helpfull to make me understand a lot of things, about food, sake, religiion, local history, potters, etc It has been very efficient to make me visit Ceramique museums, shops, temple, historical houses of Hamada, in one day! Thanks to Jack
Jack M.
Thank you, Dominique. I had a good time with you yesterday. Enjoy Kasama and it's ceramics!
Elaine C.
“Wonderful Tour of Ashikaga”
It was such a lovely day, we had a great time with Yoko-san showing us around Ashikaga Gakko, Bannaji Temple and Ashikaga Flower Park. Yoko-san took care of the express train reservations, guiding us from Tokyo Metro to Tobu Line, everything went smoothly. Both my husband and I are so happy we made a new friend with Yoko-san, it was like having a friend showing us her hometown. Even though we were not able to view the wisteria flowers in full bloom at the flower park, we still had a great time visiting the park. Yoko-san's attention to details is very impressive, we highly recommend her as a private guide for your next trip to Tokyo.
Yoko I.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Elaine-san! Though we missed the opportunity to see the beautiful wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park, we had a great time there viewing a variety of roses and other beautiful flowers. Actually that was my first time to see the roses in the park and was a lovely opportunity for me. Thank you. Both of you are very nice so that I felt as if I had been an old friend of you. Talking about many things with you are really interesting and fun to me. I'm grateful for your thoughtfulness. I hope you come to Japan again in the near future and hope to see you then. Thank you again and please take care.
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