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Nikko walking tour (The world heritage site and hidden treasure spots)
Joined 2014
Experience the most personalized guided tour in Nikko, where I will meet you at JR Utsunomiya station or Tobu Nikko station.
We'll take the bus to Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park. I will show you around both inside and in the garden. After the lunch break, we will go to Kanmangafuchi Gorge. Then we will walk to Toshogu Shrine and spend one and a half hours there. We will visit Rinnoji's Sanbutsudo Hall. On returning to Nikko station, we will stop at the Shinkyo Bridge.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Utsunomiya station
- If we meet at JR Utsunomiya station, I will wait for you at the ticketing gate of the JR Utsunomiya Shinkansen exit.
Tamozawa Imperial villa memorial park
A wooden house of 106 rooms under one roof museum.
lunch at local restaurant
We don't have much time for lunch, so we will have lunch at a noodle restaurant or something similar.
Kanmangafuchi Gorge
Nearly 75 Buddhist statues line the Daiya River. We walk through a stone park and see the monument to the Taisho Emperor's poem. You can see a little waterfall and gorge there. Finally, you can see a monk's cemetery.
Toshogu Shrine
It is the most beautiful Shinto Shrine in the world, and here, you can learn the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism.
Rinnoji Temple Sanbutsudo Hall & Daigomado
The main hall, Hondo, has three Buddhas. If you're lucky, you can see the monk performing the Goma fire ritual.
Shinkyo Bridge
The vermillion-coloured bridge is the symbol of the entrance of Nikko.
JR or Tobu Nikko station
We will arrive at the station area before 5 pm.
Ending Point
JR Utsunomiya station
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
8 hours guide fee
Transportation fee for the guide
JR train tickets Utsunomiya/Nikko round trip 1,540 yen
public transportation in Nikko 570 yen
Admission fees (Toshogu-shrine 1,600 yen, Rinnnoji Sanbutsudo hall 400 yen, Tamozawa Imperial Memorial Park 600 yen)
Lunch
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
If you want to enjoy Nikko, please think about staying Nikko or Utsunomiya, I will take you around the night tour if you stay in Utsunomiya.
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
About Tour Guide Jack M.
Hi there!! I am an English speaking tour guide based in Utsunomiya city near Nikko. Since I came back from Auckland, New Zealand I started my own business as an English Speaking Guide. I have been a guide for 6 years. My favorite things to do these days are 1. visit historical places in Tochigi prefecture, 2. find nice restaurants and bars in Utsunomiya 3. wear hats while I am working outside.
Reviews
Louise Y.
Greedy Nikko Tour (enjoy both historical sites and beautiful lakes and waterfalls)
“Day with Jack”
A great day, Jack worked hard to show us the sights, although the weather did not cooperate. Jack made sure all our questions were answered and was very courteous. His English was great and we made sure to maximize our experience. Very happy
Jack M.
I will always remember the incident that happened while we were in Nikko. A flat tyre depressed me, but your husband helped me, and we ended up eating Chinese lunch unexpectedly because lunchtime was almost over. The fried chicken Chinese style was excellent. I will return to the restaurant if my guests agree to the idea.
Pam I.
Greedy Nikko Tour (enjoy both historical sites and beautiful lakes and waterfalls)
“Jack knows Nikko!”
We thoroughly enjoyed our escape from Tokyo to beautiful Nikko! Jack was very hospitable, knowledgeable and able to navigate very busy nature sites to maximize our time. The tour was a nice mix of nature and history with cultural discussions mixed in.
Jack M.
Thank you for your comment on me. I am delighted to spend the day with you.
Everett K.
Greedy Nikko Tour (enjoy both historical sites and beautiful lakes and waterfalls)
“Jack was amazing!! ”
If you want a professional guide who knows what they are doing and is willing to go out of his way to make sure that you have an amazing experience, then you need to book Jack san!! He is amazing, we had so much fun and learned so much and we saw Mount Fuji! Thank you Jack san!!!
Jack M.
Thank you for your comment. I am sure Matt and Kari enjoyed themselves with me on October 19th.
$234/ per group
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