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Taiyu-In of Rinno-Ji Temple (Entrance gate)

Taiyu-In of Rinno-Ji Temple (Yashamon Gate protected by four Indian demons called Yasha)

Taiyu-In of Rinno-Ji Temple (Main worship hall decorated with lots of gold)

Rinno-Ji Temple (The main hall with Big golden statues of Amida-Nyorai, Batto-Kannon, and Senju-Kannon)

Rinno-Ji Temple (The Goma-Do where you can see many Myo-O; avatar of Buddha)

Tosho-Gu Shrine (Five story Pagoda, built in 1650, renovated in 1818)

Nikko Private Tour - Tosho-Gu Shrine (The famous carving of the three monkeys indicating lessons for a good life; Hear no evils, Speak no evils, and See no evils)

Tosho-Gu Shrine (The famous carving of the three monkeys indicating lessons for a good life; Hear no evils, Speak no evils, and See no evils)

Tosho-Gu Shrine (The famous carving of the sleeping cat made by a famous sculptor Jingoro Hidari)

Tosho-Gu Shrine (The grave of Ieyasu Tokugawa in the inner shrine)

Shinkyo Bridge (This bridge was built to explore Nikko in 8th century.)

Best Memories of Nikko

Highlights

Joined 2014

Yuki K.

4.79 / 5

(408 reviews)

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Nikko

English

10 hours

Private tour (only you and Yuki K.)

Up to 5 people

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!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

- I will meet you near the reception. I will show your name on my iPad.

08:30 AM

At your hotel

Pick up at your hotel near the reception and take public transportations to Kitasenju station

09:30 AM

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 AM

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 PM

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)

01:00 PM

13:00-13:30 Lunch

Lunch; You can choose from Soba noodle, Tempura, and Yuba lunch. (about 1,500 JPY)

01:30 PM

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)

02:00 PM

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)

03:30 PM

15:30-16:00 Shinkyo Bridge

Shinkyo Bridge; A traditional bridge built to explore Nikko in 8th century. (Admission optional: 300 JPY per adult)

04:30 PM

16:39-18:36 From Nikko to Tokyo

We will take an express train to Shinjuku. (Ticket: 2,800 JPY per adult)

07:00 PM

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

What‘s included

Guide fee

Hotel pick-up

What‘s not included

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

Yuki K.

4.79 / 5

(408 reviews)

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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 deeper than just visiting there by yourself or a member of big 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

Ignacio B.

5 / 5

Nov 26, 2025

Tokyo tour à la carte

Nov 26, 2025

Tokyo

6 hours

“Great tour around Tokyo!”

Yuki met us at our hotel and guided us for a really nice day in Tokyo. We saw shrines, temples, the Imperial Palace gardens, and even had an excellent sushi lunch. He took us over into the markets, and guided us back at the end of the day. Yuki was an excellent guide, and I would recommend him. We really enjoyed our time with him!

Yuki K.

Dear Ignacio Thank you for your review. Please give my best regards to Kelly. Yuki

Ignacio B.

5 / 5

Nov 23, 2025

Mt. Fuji viewing tour from Lake Kawaguchi

Nov 23, 2025

Mount Fuji

10 hours 30 mins

“Wonderful day at Mount Fuji”

We had a great day with Yuki! He was very warm and friendly, took us to some beautiful spots where we got excellent views of Mount Fuji, including a lake tour and some lovely fall leaves. He was a great guide!

Yuki K.

Dear Ignacio, Thank you for your review. It was cloudy but we were lucky to view graceful Mt. Fuji partly covered by cloud. Unfortunately, we couldn't visit the maple festival because of terrible traffic jam. Instead we enjoyed the lake cruise by the samurai boat. Thank you for taking my tours. Yuki

Jane Y.

5 / 5

Nov 9, 2025

Food Tour of Toyosu Fish Market

Nov 9, 2025

Tokyo

6 hours

“Tokyo Holiday ”

Dear Yuki, Thank you for taking us around and it’s our second time using your service again as our guide after almost 9 years . Thank you for being so patience with our grandson and took us shopping Pokémon and waited half an hour just to pay for his toys . We enjoyed the sushi lunch at the Toyosu Fish Market . Thank you for the recommendation. Wishing you all the best and maybe see you again in the near future . Thank you Jane

Yuki K.

Dear Jane Thank you for your review of my Tokyo tour I enjoyed showing Toyosu market Shibuya Sky And have lunch at my favorite sushi place Sorry for the long line at the Pockemon Center I had coffee with Paul while waiting for you Please try another places next time Yuki