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Exciting Nikko - One Day Tour from Tokyo
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Joined 2017
Nikko is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Japan. The Shrines and Temples in Nikko were designated as a world cultural heritage in 1999.
In this tour, we will visit following sightseeing spots.
- Shinkyo Bridge
- Rinnoji Temple
- Toshogu Shrine
- Futarasan Shrine
- Taiyuin Mausoleum
My favorite part of this tour is Toshogu Shrine. It's Japan's most gorgeous shrine and worldly famous for its colourful and elaborate sculptures of plants and animals.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
Hotel Pick Up
Meet at your Hotel and move to Nikko by train and bus for about 2.5 hours.
Shinkyo Bridge
One of the most popular photo spots in Nikko.
Rinnoji Temple
It has more than 1,200 years history. Three golden Buddha are must-see.
Toshogu Shrine
Japan's most gorgeous shrine and worldly famous for its colorful and elaborate sculptures of plants, animals and imaginary creatures.
Futarasan Shrine
Nowadays, it’s a shrine of love.
Taiyuin Mausoleum
The grave of the third Shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty.
Move to your hotel from Nikko by bus and train.
Good bye at your hotel
Option
If you want to enjoy a mountain view in Nikko, we can skip some temples and shrines and add following places into the itinerary. But in case a heavy traffic jam is forecasted, this option is not available.
- Iroha-Zaka Slope : 48 hairpin curves and a beautiful mountain view.
- Akechidaira : Beautiful combination view of Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Water Fall.
- Kegon Water Fall : 97m waterfall. One of the three most famous waterfalls in Japan.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
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
Lunch for the guide
Transportation Cost (you and the guide)
- From your hotel to Toshogu Shrine : About 6,300JPY/Person (2-way)
Your Lunch
Admission Fee (you and the guide)
- Toshogu Shrine : 1600JPY/Person,
- Rinnoji Temple/Taiyuin Mausoleum : 950JPY/person
- Futarasan Shrine : 200JPY/person
- Akechidaira Ropeway : 1000JPY/person
- Kegon Water Fall : 570JPY/person
Tour Important Information
We will use public transportation during this tour.
Important message from the supplier
Free pick-up service to your hotel is only in Tokyo metropolitan area, in 23 wards. For other places, the extra charge will be added depending on the distance and the time necessary.
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 2017
About Tour Guide Hideaki M.
Hello!
I’m Hideaki. Just call me “Mura” or “Mura-san”. “San” means “Mr.” or "Ms." in Japanese. I have a national tour guide license in English.
I have guided for 180 days (492 guests) in 2025, 192 days (531 guests) in 2024, 201 days (576 guests) in 2023, 170 days (501 guests) in 2019 and 149 days (455 guests) in 2018.
I have experiences to live in the following cities on business.
- Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) Four years
- Nantong (China) One and half years,
- Jakarta (Indonesia) One and half years
- Baton Rouge (Louisiana, USA) Two years.
My hobbies are playing golf, listening classical music and watching football.
My basic policy as a tour guide is to entertain my guests with my best hospitality. I really like to see my guests smiling. I myself also enjoy chatting with my guest about not only a general explanation about Japanese culture and history but everything based on my experiences and hobbies.
Let’s enjoy a wonderful tour in Japan !
Reviews
Susie W.
“Tokyo with a Private Guide using the Subway.”
We had a very interesting day with Hideaki M. visiting a number of places in Tokyo by subway which we would never have got to on our own. He did a great job; setting a pace suitable for Senior Citizens who were very tired, having just disembarked from our ship! Tokyo Government Building Observation Room was a great stop where we enjoyed panoramic views and even got to see Mt. Fuji in all its glory. The visit to Shinjuku Gyoen Garden National Park was very special with many of the Cherry trees still in flower giving some beautiful displays of blossoms and so many other spectacular trees and a finally a visit to the traditional Japanese garden. We stopped for lunch where we had to cook our own food on a hot plate at the table which was a great experience as we have never done that before. The food was really very good, reasonably priced and very tasty! Then it was off to Shibuya Scramble Crossing to enjoy the atmosphere of crossing with many, many people in all directions. By then these Seniors were ready for home so we took our last subway ride for the day and were delivered back to our hotel. Hideaki thank you for your assistance with our shopping along the way and especially helping with collecting our pre-purchased train tickets for our upcoming journey: it was much appreciated. It was a great experience all round, so thank you.
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Hideaki M.
Susie san, Thank you very much for your review. Yes. It was a good day. Sky is clear enough to see Mt. Fuji. Do blue which made cherry blossoms more beautiful. I’m very glad to know you enjoyed the lunch. Enjoy your last several days in Japan!! Hideaki Murayama
Sandra T.
“Kamakura with Hideaki”
Wonderful first day in Japan! Great guide and fantastic experience! Can’t highlight how good it was in words! Fantastic guide!!
Hideaki M.
Sandra san, Thank you very much for your review. Fortunately, you could enjoy riding a rickshaw before rain. I think both of you chose a good color and design Kimono. Enjoy your trip in Japan!! Hideaki Murayama
Nilan A.
“Wonderful and efficient!”
I loved the tour around tokyo and wished I had more days to explore. My guide Hideaki , was knowledgeable, friendly and explained in detail the various attractions we visited. It was a very pleasant day and was lucky to get a view of the mount fuji from the observation deck. Loved the stroll along the quiet backstreets of tokyo. Absolutely loved the excellent display of various foods at a farmers market especially ,the sushi. I really enjoyed the tour and Thank you Hideaki for your company.
Hideaki M.
Rajini san, Thank you very much for your review. Yes. It was really a good day. Next time you came to Japan, please stay several days and enjoy Japan more . Hideaki Murayama
$246/ per group
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Exciting Hakone - One Day Tour from Tokyo
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