Best Memories of Nikko
Joined 2014
I will take you to Tosho-Gu Shrine and Rinno-Ji Temple in Nikko. Tosho-Gu was built about 400 years ago to worship Ieyasu Tokugawa who started Edo Period. It has just renovated as it was in early Edo period where you can see many beautiful buildings with carvings of animals such as the three monkeys and the sleeping cat. Rinno-Ji was established in 766 and combined with Tosho-Gu until 150 years ago. We will use a express train to Nikko and a bus there.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- I will meet you near the reception. I will show your name on my iPad.
At your hotel
Pick up at your hotel near the reception and take public transportations to Kitasenju station
9:42-11:16 From Tokyo to Nikko
We will take an express train from Kitasenju station to Tobu Nikko station (about 3,000 JPY per adult)
11:30-12:00 From Tobu Nikko station to Taiyu-In
We will buy a day pass and take a bus. (pass: 500 JPY per adult)
12:00-12:30 Taiyu-In of Rinno-Ji Temple
Taiyu-In of Rinno-Ji Temple; The temple for Iemitsu Tokugawa, who was the third Shogun. (Admission: 550 JPY per adult)
13:00-13:30 Lunch
Lunch; You can choose from Soba noodle, Tempura, and Yuba lunch. (about 1,500 JPY)
13:30-14:00 The main hall of Rinno-Ji Temple
The main hall of Rinno-Ji Temple; Rinno-Ji was the original Temple of Nikko established during 8th century with three large golden statues of Buddha. (Admission: 400 JPY per adult)
14:00-15:00 Tosho-Gu Shrine
Tosho-Gu Shrine; The main shrine for Ieyasu Tokugawa, who started Edo Period about 400 years ago. (Admission: 1,600 JPY per adult)
15:30-16:00 Shinkyo Bridge
Shinkyo Bridge; A traditional bridge built to explore Nikko in 8th century. (Admission optional: 300 JPY per adult)
16:39-18:36 From Nikko to Tokyo
We will take an express train to Shinjuku. (Ticket: 2,800 JPY per adult)
At your hotel
Return to your hotel by public transportations
Ending Point
At your hotel
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
Guide fee
Hotel pick-up
Transportation fee (about 6,500 JPY per adult for you and guide)
Lunch (about 1,500 JPY per person for you and guide)
Entrance fees (Rinno-Ji Temple: 900 JPY per adult, Tosho-Gu Shrine: 1,300 JPY per adult for you)
Tour Important Information
This tour does not cover Kegon waterfall, and Lake Chuzen-Ji. I can offer you a two day tour to cover these places.
We use public transportations in this tour.
- The tour guide is not available on Monday.
- Please, send a direct message to the tour guide for confirming the availability before booking
Not available on Mondays.
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 2014
About Tour Guide Yuki K.
I was born and grew up in Yokohama. I used to work in Tokyo for more than 20 years. I became the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in English in 2013. At first, I had attended a volunteer group which provided a tour of the Imperial Palace East Gardens until 2015. I guided more than fifty times in the garden as a volunteer and studied about Japanese history and culture. Based on this experience, I became a tour guide of this online site in 2015.
Since then, I have guided more than 500 tours in Tokyo as well as Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone, Kyoto, Nikko, etc., while improving my tours. My tours are very flexible and I always do my best to customize them according to the interests of my guests. I studied about the places and will provide you knowledge to appreciate them more deeply than just visiting there by yourself or a member of group tours. I like foods and I know many restaurants which provide typical Japanese lunch with reasonable price without waiting too long. Therefore, I am sure that I can provide you the best tours customized to your interests. It will be my great pleasure to help you to enjoy your stay in Japan. So please be my guest!!
Reviews
Celia K.
“Would have not made it without YUKI!”
Almost overwhelming, but in such a good way! Honestly, we would not have made it through the labyrinth of subways, buses, trains, and train stations without Yuki’s expert guidance. It was so satisfying to do Tokyo like a local!
Yuki K.
Dear Celia Thank you for your review just after our tour to Kamakura. I was worried about Marty for his bad knee but he made it at Hesedera temple to walk up many stairs. I tried to make our public transportations easy but they were crowded sometimes. I'll be glad if my tour helps you enjoy traveling Japan. Thank you for taking my tour. Yuki
Carla E.
“A great day in Japan with Yuki! ”
A huge thank you to Yuki for a wonderful day in Japan! He crafted a personalized itinerary, and the tea ceremony workshop was one of the highlights of our trip. Yuki's extensive knowledge and warmth made the experience truly special. His helpfulness and attention to detail ensured a seamless and enjoyable day. We're so grateful to have had Yuki as our guide.
Yuki K.
Dear Carla Thank you for taking your time to write the review of my tour. I enjoyed the tea ceremony and sushi lunch with your family in Asakusa. The cherry blossoms start to bloom now and I hope you can see their full bloom during your stay. Please make the best of your time in Japan. Please give my best regards to your family. Yuki
Janet H.
“Excellent Tokyo tour either Yuki!”
My husband and I had the pleasure of touring with Yuki today. We explored the lovely Imperial Palace East Gardens, the Fukagawa Edo Museum, enjoyed a fabulous sushi lunch, the gorgeous Kiyosumi Gardens, and the Hie Shrine. Yuki was especially knowledgeable about the Imperial Palace East gardens. We asked him many questions all day, and he proved patient and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and would definitely recommend Yuki!
Yuki K.
Dear Janet Thank you very much for writing such a good review of my tour. You are the perfect guests for the historical places we visited today. I'm glad if you like the sushi place I found recently. They serve very good fish from Toyosu, the new whole sale market, moved from Tsukiji. Please enjoy your stay in Japan. Yuki
$268/ per group
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