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True Nikko Private Tour enjoying three must-see spots
Nikko is a popular destination of one-day trip from Tokyo because of its abundant natural beauty and religious spots designated World Cultural Heritage Site. In this tour, we'll visit "three must-see spots" in Nikko : Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, and Nikko Toshogu Shrine. You'll enjoy cruising around the lake for an hour viewing beautiful landscape surrounding the lake. And then we visit Toshogu Shrine which tell us Nikko's rich history as a sacred religious site.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo. If your accommodation is far away from a station or located in a place difficult to find, the meeting place might be changed to the nearest station to your accommodation or the other appropriate spot.
Hotel
pick up at the lobby of your hotel. The meeting time might become earlier according to your hotel's location.
Tobu Asakusa station
take Tobu Railway's limited express to Nikko. It's about two hours train-ride and you can enjoy local scenery from the train window.
Tobu Nikko station
take a local bus to Lake Chuzenji located 1,300 meters high. It takes about 50 minutes.
Kegon Waterfall
One of the most popular waterfalls in Japan with its beauty and scale. The water comes out of Lake Chuzenji.
Cruising in Lake Chuzenji
It's a scenic lake with 25km around located in the foot of Mt. Nantai. The lake was formed 20,000 years ago by the eruption of the mountain. You can enjoy cruising for an hour viewing beautiful scenery surrounding the lake.
Lunch
Nikko Toshogu Shrine
It's a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of Tokugawa feudal government in the early 17th century. He is one of the greatest samurai heroes in the Japanese history. The buildings decorated with gorgeous and elaborate carvings and sculptures are very impressive.
Tobu Nikko station
go back to Tokyo by Tobu limited express.
Tobu Asakusa station
Hotel
drop-off at your hotel.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo. If your accommodation is far away from a station or located in a place difficult to find, the break-up place might be changed to the nearest station to your accommodation or the other appropriate spot.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pickup and drop-off
transportation fare for you and guide(about 7,000 yen per adult), admissions for you (Toshogu 1,300yen), lunch fee for you and guide(about 2,500 yen per adult)
Tour Important Information
1. Note : (1)The tour is available during the period of mid-April to November when pleasure boats in Lake Chuzenji are in operation. (2) In autumn, the road connecting Nikko station and Lake Chuzenji area is very crowded with tourist's cars. If we can't go to the lake because of traffic jams or weather conditions, we visit other attractions in Nikko Toshogu area such as Rinnoji temple, Taiyuin mausoleum, Futarasan shrine and Tamozawa Imperial villa. (3) You're recommended to plan the tour on a week day as much as possible because it's less crowded than on weekend or holidays.
2. If you have Japan Rail Pass, please let me know. You may be able to use it to go to Nikko.
3. If you have anything you don't eat, please let me know in advance.
4.The tour is not covered with any travel insurances. I'd recommend that you buy your own travel insurance in case of any unexpected accidents, losses, or breaking other's properties. Of course, I'll do my best to keep you away from such risks.
5. Your request of this tour is accepted 4 days before the tour.
Important message from the guide
Direct bookings are not accepted. Please be sure to contact me in advance of your desired tour date.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Chiba Tour Reviews
Dipa P.
True Hakone Private Tour enjoying 3 popular spots
“Magnificent Mt.Fuji”
Thank you Turo for a wonderful day in Hakone. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. Your command of the Japan public transportation systems helped save time so that we could see and do everything we wanted. The family loved the lunch place you took us and my son especially enjoyed the open air museum. You have vast knowledge of the area and we enjoyed learning the history. Thank you and we hope to see you again.
Toru K.
(20 reviews)Hi Dipa, thank you very much for your warm comment and high rating on the tour. The day was really blessed with a good chance : magnificent views of Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms and various flowers in full bloom. I'm also happy to hear Deven and Rayna enjoyed the Openair Museum. I hope you'll have another good chance during your travel and go home with many happy memories in Japan.
Kelly Z.
True Hakone Private Tour enjoying 3 popular spots
“Lovely day in Hakone! ”
Toru was a great guide. The tour to Hakone was a lovely day out. We very much enjoyed the sites. He was also very helpful with giving us travel advice and sending our luggage to our next destination. Thank you!
Toru K.
(20 reviews)Thank you very much for your review and high rating of Hakone Tour. I'm also glad to be able to tour with you. I'm sure you're enjoying the cherry blossoms in full bloom in Kyoto by now. I hope you continue to enjoy your journey and return home with happy memories of your time in Japan.
Spencer S.
True Hakone Private Tour enjoying 3 popular spots
“A truly wonderful guide”
Toru-san is an extra special guide, and the Hake Private Tour is extra special. Toru-san has the best English skills of any of the six guides we had in Japan. He is clearly also a high quality person - charming, warm, and kind. The Hakone Open-Air Museum is a world-class outdoor sculpture museum that also has an entire building full of Picasso art. And the Hakone / Lake Ashi area is beautiful. We highly recommend this day trip from Tokyo with this special guide.
Toru K.
(20 reviews)Hi Jenifer and Spencer, thank you very much for your warm comment and high rating on the tour. It's a great horor and encouragement to me. I was so happy to share a pleasant time with you. Unfortunately, we couldn't take a cruise on Lake Ashi due to strong winds, but we were lucky to be able to see Red Fuji colored by the setting sun. I'm looking forward to seeing you again in the season of cherry blossoms in Japan in the near future.
