Nikko as enormous theme park of both nature and Edo culture
Joined 2017
Nikko area is one of the greatest tour spot in Japan where you can see magnificent theme park created by nature.
In parallel, it is also the theme park of Edo era (1603~1867) . This tour introduces several tour spots as Chuzenji lake, Kegon fall and Kanmangafuchi Abyss from nature theme park. and Edo wonderland as entertainment theme park.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Ay your hotel in Tokyo
To move from Tokyo to Nikko by Shinkansen and a local train
To move from Tokyo to Nikko by Shinkansen and a local train
Taxi (Registered in Gowithguide) pick up us at JR Nikko station
Taxi (Registered in Gowithguide) pick up us at JR Nikko station
Kegon waterfall sightseeing
Thanks to the multiple layers of enormous ground in Nikko area, Kegon -fall was created from which water flow from Chuzenji lake to a lower stage land.
Lake Chuzenji sightseeing,
Chuzennji lake is located near Nantai mountain on the altitude of 1269meter. This lake is on the highest place (1269meter) in Japan.
Between around 25k ~ 15k years ago, the large eruption continuously occurred on one of Nikko mountain area and Nantai mountain was created. This collapse of volcanic edifice created current beautiful Chuzenji-lake by damming up two rivers which used to be near Nantai mountain. As the result, two rivers existed in previous stage has become a large lake by a large amount of water accumulated.
To have a lunch near Lake Chuzenji,
To have a lunch near Lake Chuzenji,
To see and experience Edo wonderland,
At the entrance of this park, you will find a checkpoint called “Sekisho”. After through the gate, highway surrounded by forest appear and by walking toward inside, you will find various type of architecture, shopping places such as a post town, merchant houses, samurai residences and Ninja town. People in actual Edo era shape such as Samurai tied with topknot, town girls wearing Kimono and Ninja appear on various street inside the park. You can feel you time-slipped into Edo era.
To move to Kanmangafuchi Abyss and see there,
Located near the Daiya River, Kanmangafuchi Abyss is a small gorge created by an eruption from Mt. Nantai around 7,000 years ago. From the riverside path, you can see several small statues of jizo, a bodhisattva said to protect children, women and travelers. There are around 70 jizo, but legend holds that the number changes each time you try to count them. Near the upper stream you’ll spot some Sanskrit characters carved into the cliff, said to have been written by Kobo Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism.
The Taxi escort you at JR Nikko station
The Taxi escort you at JR Nikko station
Shinkansen from Nikko to Tokyo by Shinkansen and a local train arriving at Hotel in Tokyo.
Shinkansen from Nikko to Tokyo by Shinkansen and a local train arriving at Hotel in Tokyo.
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 (11.5 hours)
Pick-up fee at your staying hotel in Tokyo,
Transportation fee during this tour for you and a guide in case you move from hotel in Tokyo to Nikko (both way): JPY11160/ adult,
Entrance fee for you:
Ed wonderland Entrance fee for you and a guide: JPY5800/ adult,
Taxi fee: (note) This tour use Transfer company who are registered in Gowithguide.
I will support for you to reserve this service.
Please directly pay the Taxi Transfer fee estimated from the Transfer company (registered in Gowithguide) to them through Gowithguide.
Lunch fee,
Tour Important Information
1) This tour use Transfer company who are registered in Gowithguide.
I will support for you to reserve this service.
Please directly pay the Transfer fee estimated from the Transfer company (registered in Gowithguide) to them through Gowithguide.
2) For fairly long walking of sight-seeing, please put on the shoes to walk with ease.
3) Please prepare the cash to spend any train riding, lunch and souvenir.
4) I prepared the blog of Nikko which shows various tour spots with detail photos and detail explanation each shown as below.
Blog title of Nikko: Nikko as the enormous theme park of both nature and Edo era culture
Important message from the supplier
I am now focusing tour guide area for East Japan area such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Kamakura, Mt.Fuji, Nikko, Gunma, Saitama and Kanazawa.
However, I can support you for one day trip of Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Himeji from Tokyo.
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 Kashima H.
I am Kashima. I have gained the Government Licensed Tour Guide authorization in 2017/2.
I passed a licensing examination of Kyoto Tourism Culture Certification Test 3rd grade in 2023.
I passed a licensing examination of Tokyo city guide in 2023.
I had worked for one of biggest Electric Company in the world which manufacture various type of Electrical products. I had a task roll of design development of Semiconductor for Video movie appliance in Japan and semiconductor marketing for 5 years in USA. Secondly, I had worked for one of big grovel Electric part Company which manufacture connectors for Electrical appliance usage. I had a task roll of quality assurance cooperating with the grovel college including USA, Europe (Ireland, Germany, France), China and Eastern Asia. As a result, I have communicated with people from different countries and I have become interested in introducing Japan to them. That is why I made decision to become an English tour guide.
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By introducing Japan to non-Japanese tourists, I would like to do my best to serve the best customized private tours in Japan that you and your family are looking forward to enjoying the fantastic experience as below.
1) Sightseeing of natural scenic spots, historical landmark (Temples, Shrines, Palace, Gardens) and cultural assets (Paintings, sculptures, swords and so-on)
2) Strolling of the bustling streets & towns
3) Traditional town atmosphere experience
4) Japanese Modern Architecture in both Tokyo,
5) Experience of Traditional performing arts & events enjoyment such as Kabuki, Sumo-training, tea ceremony and Ninjya training
6) Famous relaxation spots enjoyment such as Onsen and Japanese bar
7) Crafts art of Japan experience such as Sake brewery and Bonsai museums
8) Enjoyment for kids such as Amusement facility (Anime, Games, Comics), shopping of latest trendy goods, entertainment café and so-on.
9) Night-time foods and drinking enjoyment in Food market & Drinking streets
Reviews
Yok W.
“Wonderful customised Yokohama tour”
My family and I had a wonderful time on our customised tour with Kashima San. He prepared a detailed itinerary file on all the attractions we would be visiting, giving us some background information of each location. His sheet of frequently used Japanese words and the English translation was very helpful! We had a most pleasant time touring Yokohama. Thank you Kashima san for your preparation and showing us around Yokohama.
Kashima H.
Yok san, Thank you very much for your upmost review to me. We visited Yokohama city. Thanks to your strong curiosity about Japan, we could talk and change various information about every tour spots. We visited Sankei-en Garden where lots of historical buildings as important property were transferred here from Kyoto and Nara, China town as crowded and gorgeous area where you could see lots of unique buildings and tasted various Chinese foods. Ramen Museum where your sons enjoy their own cup-noodle making. Land mark tower sky garden to see 360angle overview of Yokohama and surroundings and red brick warehouse where we could taste nice sweets and drinks. I could enjoy very much and get more knowledge thanks to your questions and discussion. I hope that you visit Japan again in near future so that I can introduce other nice tour spots. Thanks, Kashima,
Hv Y.
“Very knowledgeable and friend guide”
Kashima San is very farm and have a good sense of humor. He made us feel very comfortable and we enjoyed our trip very much. Best wishes to him and his family.
Kashima H.
Hv Y. san, thank you very much for your upmost review for me. We enjoyed one day Gunma tour with visiting two types of Daruma stores, Shorinji Daruma temple and Byakuikannon in Kannon mountain. I am very pleased that you could find and purchase various Daruma products at those shops. Also, we could exchange communication about various topics thanks to your strong curiosity. I hope that you visit Japan again in near future so that I can introduce other nice tour spots in Japan such as Nikko, Hakone and so-on for you. Thanks, Kashima
Miriam S.
“Very friendly ”
Kashima San was well prepared and gave our group a lot of insights into Japanese culture!
Kashima H.
Miriam san, thank you very much for your upmost review for me. We enjoyed three days Tokyo tour and one day Hakone tour with exchanging communications about various topics. I am very much pleased that your group could enjoy various aspects of Tokyo tour such as Japanese art culture with Japan historical insight, traditional shrines and temple with various historical background, traditional town & market, Japanese style & Western style mixed garden and the most advanced sophisticated town & facility. Also, we could feel the enormous nature and various ridings in Hakone under good weather condition. I hope that you visit Japan again in near future so that I can introduce other nice tour spots in Japan for you. Thanks, Kashima
$402/ per group
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