Sumo rink in the precinct.

Panorama Tower, slowly rotates and goes up to the top. You can enjoy the panoramic view.

Climbing Car to go up and down on the steep slope.

Dieties' messenger, dears are also in the precinct.

Natural hot spring foot bath. You will come to know why Japanese love ONSEN so much.

Yahiko Shinto Shrine Walking Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2015

Yoshiko K.

5.00 / 5

(12 reviews)

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Niigata

English

3 hours

Private tour (only you and Yoshiko K.)

Up to 5 people

You will see the precinct of Japanese Royal Family related Yahiko shrine and main hall. Take the ropeway and Panorama Tower ride. Also walk around the hot spring town, soak your feet in the hot spring and relax, enjoy the local delicacies.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

11:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Yahiko Station or your hotel in Yahiko

Yahiko shrine precinct and the main hall

Yahiko ropeway and panorama tower ride

Yahiko hot spring town walking

Ending Point

JR Yahiko Station or your hotel in Yahiko

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

lunch for you and your guide

Yahiko ropeway return fare ￥1500

return fare of Climbing Car and Panorama Tower fare￥960

Tour Important Information

The ropeway and Panorama Tower may be out of operation due to bad weather conditions.

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

Joined 2015

Yoshiko K.

5.00 / 5

(12 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Yoshiko K.

Hello, my name is Yoshiko Khan. I was born and brought up in Niigata. As we have high mountains, plains, clear rivers, the sea of Japan and islands, you can enjoy diversity of nature and its blessings in each season. Dubbed as a snow country, very patient people in this prefecture have produced many high quality specialties in agriculture, fishery, traditional arts and industry. Enjoy delicious, healthy food and sake here in Niigata. It's only two-hour bullet train ride from Tokyo. I am very much looking forward to seeing you!

Reviews

Darren H.

5 / 5

Nov 11, 2025

Relatives meeting in Nakajo

Nov 11, 2025

Niigata

12 hours

Customized

“Assistance on visit with Japan relatives ”

Yoshiko was a wonderful guide. I connected with many new Japan relatives in Niigata and was meeting them for the 1st time. She helped us with transportation, translation and communication for the entire day. She was a tremendous resource and made the visit easier and more meaningful. I strongly recommend her as a guide.

Yoshiko K.

Thank you, Darren. It was such a happy day to meet your relatives who are all excited to see you. As you had prepared so well, the shy people of Niigata were eager and even tantalizing to talk to you. It was honorable for me to serve you and your relatives.

Darren H.

5 / 5

Nov 11, 2025

Niigata's central city and the rural region

Nov 11, 2025

Niigata

2 days

Customized

“Niigata city and Kiyotsu Gorge”

Yoshiko was a wonderful guide and host. She was flexible

Yoshiko K.

Darren, Thank you for your message. I would be very happy if you could understand Niigata during this tour. I got my own car the day before yesterday, which is smaller than the car dealer's, but I think it's ok to show you around next time!

Rhoderick S.

5 / 5

Jun 2, 2025

Two days tour around central Niigata city and Yahiko

Jun 2, 2025

Niigata

2 days

Customized

“2 Full days in Niigata”

We had a 2 full days exploring Niigata with Yoshiko and it was a blast. Touring with Yoshiko’s car made the travel easy and accessible. Being a former English teacher, communication was not an issue. Most importantly, the planning before the tour was made easy by the inputs of our guide. Thank you Yoshiko and you deserve a 5 star rating.

Yoshiko K.

Thank you, Rod for your review. It was such enjoyable two days tour with jolly two of you. I was very much impressed with your knowledge and your respect for our culture, especially the way you prayed in Yahiko shrine precinct. It was so nice to know you had a wonderful dinner in Ikinariya, the very traditional restaurant with geisha and the owner's daughter. Thank you for purchasing the craft man's hand made copper cup in TSUBAME, which left Gyokusendo workshop yesterday and became a tiny part of your life. Please take good care of it and enjoy the beautiful patina. It was such an honor to be able to guide you and your wife!