One day Nikko tour by private car

Day Trip

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2026

Toshiki O.

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Nikko

English, Japanese (Native)

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Toshiki O.)

Up to 3 people

We’ll start in the historic area of Nikko, visiting Rinnoji Temple, Toshogu Shrine, and Futarasan Shrine.

After lunch at a local restaurant, we’ll drive up the famous Irohazaka winding road toward Lake Chuzenji. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the spectacular Kegon Falls and enjoy the beautiful scenery around Lake Chuzenji.

The final stop will be flexible depending on the season, weather conditions, and your interests.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Tobu Nikko Station, JR Nikko station, or JR Utsunomiya station

- I can also arrange a pickup for your accommodation if it is located near the station.

09:20 AM

Rinnoji Temple

One of Nikko’s most important Buddhist temples, with a history of more than 1,200 years. It’s a great place to learn about Nikko’s religious history.

10:00 AM

Nikko Toshogu Shrine

Nikko’s most famous World Heritage site, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. See the beautiful Yomeimon Gate, the Three Wise Monkeys, and many impressive carvings.

11:30 AM

Futarasan Shrine

A historic Shinto shrine surrounded by beautiful cedar trees. It has been an important center of mountain worship in Nikko for centuries.

12:10 PM

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy local Japanese food depending on your preferences. Nikko specialties such as yuba (tofu skin) are also available.

I can make an advance reservations for restaurants that allow them.

01:30 PM

Irohazaka Winding Road

Enjoy the drive up one of Japan’s most famous mountain roads.

It's also famous from the anime "Initial D".

02:10 PM

Kegon Falls

One of Japan’s most famous waterfalls, with water dropping approximately 97 meters from Lake Chuzenji. You can also take an elevator down to the lower observation deck for a closer view.

03:00 PM

Lake Chuzenji

Enjoy the peaceful scenery of this beautiful mountain lake located at an altitude of about 1,270 meters.

03:30 PM

Optional Experience

Depending on the season, weather, and your interests. Possible stops include the Italian and British Embassy Villa Memorial Parks, Ryuzu Falls, or other seasonal highlights. Also, I can take you to local places where you can eat shaved ice made with natural ice.

Ending Point

If you prefer JR Utsunomiya Station, it takes about an hour from Nikko 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

What‘s included

・Guide fee

・Private car: Toyota SAI, including toll fees, and gasoline expenses

・parking fee

What‘s not included

・Entrance fees

　Toshogu Shrine: 1,600 yen 　　

　Rinnoji Temple: 400 yen

　Kegon fall: 600 yen (If you take an elevator)

・Lunch & Cafe

・Personal expenses

・insurance

Tour Important Information

・This tour is only available on weekends

・This tour involves walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes

・This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems or those who use wheelchairs.

・Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

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 2026

Toshiki O.

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About Tour Guide Toshiki O.

Hello! I'm Toshi, a travel lover from Tochigi.

I love traveling and have been lucky enough to visit over 40 countries so far. One of the best parts of traveling is meeting local people, and I've been helped by so many kind people around the world.

That's one of the reasons I wanted to become a guide. I'd love to help visitors enjoy Japan the same way local people helped me during my travels!

I also enjoy talking with people from different countries. I'm always interested in hearing your travel stories, your culture, and what surprised you about Japan, etc.

Another thing I love is food. Whether it's famous local dishes or small restaurants that only locals know, I'm always happy to share my favorite places. Let's have fun together!

If you're looking for a relaxed, friendly tour with a local, I'd be happy to show you around. Hope to see you in Japan!