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.
At your hotel in Tokyo
Meet at your Hotel and move to Nikko by train and bus for about 2.5 hours.
One of the most popular photo spots in Nikko.
It has more than 1,200 years history. Three golden Buddha are must-see.
Japan's most gorgeous shrine and worldly famous for its colorful and elaborate sculptures of plants, animals and imaginary creatures.
Nowadays, it’s a shrine of love.
The grave of the third Shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty.
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.
At your hotel in Tokyo
Guide fee
Lunch for the guide
Transportation Cost (you and the guide)
- From your hotel to Toshogu Shrine : About 5420JPY/Person (2-way)
Your Lunch
Admission Fee (you and the guide)
- Toshogu Shrine : 1600JPY/Person,
- Rinnoji Temple/Taiyuin Mausoleum : 1000JPY/person
- Futarasan Shrine : 200JPY/person
- Akechidaira Ropeway : 1000JPY/person
- Kegon Water Fall : 570JPY/person
We will use public transportation during this tour.
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.
“Relaxing Day in Nikko”
Hideaki M guided us smoothly along all the steps of our perfect day in Nikko. He arrived at our hotel prepared for the day with our train tickets in hand. He had visuals prepared to help us understand what we would be seeing. He was thorough in pointing out various details about all the shrines, temples, and even the vegetation in the area that we were visiting. We highly recommend Hideaki M as a guide to Nikko.
Hideaki M.
(49 reviews)Robert-san, Thank you very much for your review. As you are so interested in Japanese history and culture, I also enjoyed chatting with you and your wife. Fortunately, it was a fine day and not so crowded. Have a nice trip in Japan. Best Regards, Hideaki Murayama
“Kamakura & Tokyo”
I had the great pleasure of spending 2 days in the company of Hideaki on 5th & 6th April 2024, when we visited Kamakura and toured Tokyo. Hideaki proved to be a very competent and knowlegeable guide and had no problem at all to fit all my requests into his preplanned itinerary. The visit to Kamakura proved to be of great interest with visits to the 13m high bronze Great Bhudda, Buddhist Zen Temples and Shinto Shrines. To have a guide who was able to give detailed explanations about various aspects of Japan's two major religions, certainly enhanced my experience of this great city which was once the political centre of medieval Japan. We took lunch at a local Japanese restaurant where I prepared my own okonomiyaki...a great way to sample "everyday" Japanese food. After a stroll down "Cherry Blossom Street", we explored the local market....and of course, various street foods bringing the days activities to a very satisfiying end :) Day 2 in Tokyo began with visits to the fish market, Asakusa (with its unique blend of traditional and modern cultures, including the iconic Sensoji Temple) and the Meiji Shrine (where I had the privilige of seeing part of a Japanese wedding ceremony). Along the way, I had ample opportunity to sample more street food and purchase souvenirs. The Shibuya Crossing was a fanatstic experience but nothing prepared me for the sight of the fabulous Cherry Blossom in full bloom at Ueno Park - Absolutely amazing !! My trip to Japan could not have had a better start.... So a huge "Thank You" Hideaki, not only for your company but for being a knowlegeable, conscientious and very competent guide ! With Very Best Wishes, Stephen.
Hideaki M.
(49 reviews)Stephan-san, Thank you very much for your review. I think we really had good two days with full blooming cherry blossoms. I also enjoyed chatting with you. Best Regards, Hideaki Murayama
“Day trip Hakone ”
It was a miserable day, cloudy and rainy. We took a private tour with Hideaki. He is so kind, speaks very good English, and is incredibly smart. The tour was jaded by the weather but we were able to complete the loop and Hideaki was not just a good tour guide, but a thoughtful, kind, and conscientious one. Thank you!
Hideaki M.
(49 reviews)Marion-san, Thank you very much for your review. Unfortunately, we couldn’t see Mt. Fuji. But Hakone has another good activity, that is a hot spring (onsen). Enjoy it and be relaxed. Best Regards, Hideaki Murayama