Nikko is best known for its vast and rich nature as well as many famous sightseeing spots, including historical shrines and temples which are registered as World Heritage sites. As Nikko used to be the sacred land of mountain worship, many people visit the place for its distinctive mystical atmosphere.
A tour is by a chartered taxi with a driver. Please refer to "What's not included" for the price.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Tobu or JR Nikko station
Kegon Waterfall
Toshogu Shrine
Rinoji Temple
Futarasan Shrine
Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Tamozawa Imperial Villa
Ending Point
Tobu or JR Nikko station
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee
*Chartered taxi with a driver (52,000 ~ 67,000yen). Please pay to a driver on the day. You can use a credit card.
*My transportation fee (about 8,000yen/return) from Tokyo to Nikko. Please pay in cash on the day
*Entrance fee (you and guide, I am free of charge for most places as I am a licensed guide), meal (you and guide) - at your expense.
I can meet you in Tokyo (your hotel or stations) and accompany you to Tokyo (your hotel or stations) if you would like (extra charges would be applied).
I will arrange a car for you. I know a good company that offer a good price and service. Hiring a car would be much more efficient to move around and comfortable.
Nikko is famous for beautiful autumnal leaves, so it can be very crowded in October and November. We should avoid visiting on weekends around that period if possible. We may have to skip some places if the traffic is very heavy.
Please bring some Japanese yen, some places don't accept a credit card.
*Please send me a message to confirm my availability BEFORE booking, thank you.
Please send a message BEFORE booking to confirm my availability and discuss the detail.
Please check my availability BEFORE sending a message to avoid unnecessary correspondence.
I am Makiko. I was born in Tokyo and I've lived here my whole life. I therefore know a lot about Tokyo and the surrounding areas. Tokyo has various kinds of charms of both traditional and modern aspects. I would like to show you the best parts of our exciting city.
I am a National licensed tour guide in English. I am an open-minded, sociable and thoughtful person. I really enjoy meeting people from other countries to share our cultures. I have experience in hosting students and interacting with people from across the world.
I studied a flower arrangement course in the UK and have been teaching flower arrangement for many years. I have experience in Japanese style flower arrangement and tea ceremony. I love flowers and plants and enjoy visiting gardens. I like traveling (more than 30 countries) and watching films. I love cooking, eating and drinking. I am foodie and am qualified as a sake sommelier and a wine expert. I can introduce you Tokyo's diverse food culture.
I am flexible about destinations and can arrange the tour according to your requests. I try hard to make your stay in Japan very special and memorable. Let's explore our beautiful and unique country together.
I am very much looking forward to meeting you!
*Please send a message to confirm my availability BEFORE booking, thank you.
*I do a tour within 6 people.
Qualification:
JSA Sake Diploma International
JSA Wine Expert
SSI International Kikisake-shi (sake sommelier)
John B.
“Fantastic guide!”
We spent our third day with Makiko, we wish we had more time with her. She is a fantastic guide and goes above and beyond to make sure your day is wonderful and adventurous.
Makiko N.
Thank you very much for three wonderful reviews! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed my tours. I had a great time with both of you. Such a nice couple! Hope to see you again! Makiko
John B.
“Tokyo experience ”
We spent our second day with Makiko and it was just as amazing as the first. Makiko seems to know every part of Tokyo, we visited several beautiful parks and the National Museum. She also took us to a department store which is an incredible thing to see!
Makiko N.
Thank you very much for another wonderful review! You are very kind. Please come back in a different season. Hope to see you again! Makiko
John B.
“A day with Makiko”
We had a great day with Makiko in Tokyo, she is very knowledgeable and fun. We are looking forward to spending 2 more days with her!
Makiko N.
Thank you very much for a wonderful review! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed my tour. I had a lovely time with both of you. Hope you had a great time for the rest of your stay in Japan. Makiko
$578/ per group