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Shrine, River Walk and Sake Brewery in Nikko

Sacred Bridge

Toshogu Shrine

River Walk with Jizo

Tree Monkeys

With my lovely passengers!

Sake Brewery

Limited Express Train

Shrine, River Walk and Sake Brewery in Nikko

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Reino A.

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Nikko

English, Japanese (Native), Spanish

6 hours

Private tour (only you and Reino A.)

Up to 12 people

Join me on a day trip to Nikko and enjoy both nature and culture. We will see the Sacred Bridge and visit Toshogu Shrine, a famous World Heritage site. After that, we will have Japanese food at a local restaurant. Then we will take a relaxing walk along the Daiya River, where you can find the Jizo statues. Finally, we will visit a sake brewery to see how sake is made. This tour is a great way to discover the history, beauty, and taste of Japan

Itinerary

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

11:00 AM

Meeting Point

Tobu Nikko Station

- Our meeting point is Tobu Nikko Station. You can take a direct limited express train from Asakusa to this station, and the ride takes a little less than two hours. Please keep this in mind when you tell me what time we will meet. If you need help buying the train ticket in advance, I can assist you. There is also JR Nikko Station nearby. If you prefer to meet there, please tell me before the tour.

11:10 AM

Sacred Bridge - Shinkyo

Shinkyo Bridge is a beautiful red bridge at the entrance of Nikko. It is part of the World Heritage area and is one of the most famous bridges in Japan. In the past, only the emperor and priests could use it. Today, you cannot cross the bridge, but for about 300 yen you can stand on it and take photos.

11:40 AM

Toshogu Shrine - Shintoist Shrine

Toshogu Shrine is a famous Shinto shrine in Nikko. It is the resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa family. The shrine is very colorful and has many beautiful carvings, including the famous ‘see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’ monkeys. During the visit, we will also explain Japanese views on religion and the difference between Shinto and Buddhism. Toshogu Shrine is one of the most important places to visit in Nikko.

01:00 PM

Lunch time at a local restaurant

We will have lunch at a local restaurant. I will tell you the restaurant options, so please contact me in advance. If you decide before the tour, I can also make a reservation at the restaurant. During lunch, you can ask questions about Japan. If you do not have questions, I will talk about our life, society, and many other things.

02:30 PM

River Walk with many Jizo statues

We will take a walk along the Daiya River in the beautiful nature. You can see the Bake Jizo statues as you enjoy the peaceful scenery

04:00 PM

Sake Brewery Visit

We will visit a sake brewery and see how sake is made. You can also taste some sake, and if you find a favorite, you can buy it as a souvenir. We may take a taxi to get to this place.

05:00 PM

Shimo-Imaichi Station

The tour ends at Shimo-Imaichi Station, where direct limited express trains go to Asakusa and other Tokyo stations. I can help you with train ticket reservations and guide you to the train so you can return safely

Ending Point

Shimo-Imaihi 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’s bus fare

*Guide’s Toshogu Shrine admission fee

What‘s not included

*Public transportation fees

*Toshogu Shrine admission fee (1,600 yen)

*Lunch

Tour Important Information

*This tour has a lot of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes.

*If walking is difficult for you or if you have children, we can use a private car or taxis. Additional fees may apply. Just let us know in advance.

*If you want to skip any place in the itinerary, we can suggest other spots. Please tell us before the tour.

Important message from the supplier

My availability is different depending on the week/month. Please feel free to send me a message to confirm it! Thank you.

Mi disponibilidad es variable depende de la semana o mes, así que envíeme un mensaje para confirmar! Gracias.

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 2025

Reino A.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Reino A.

ENGLISH

I am Reino, from Nikko city, who has been working as a tour guide for 1.5 years. I normally guide big groups, up to around 45 people but I offer private and personalized tour here! I'm certain that you will have a great tour with me so just believe me and come with me!!!

ESPAÑOL

Trabajo como guía turística para una empresa española, guiando a grupos grandes de hasta 45 personas en tours de larga duración. Pero aquí, me gustaría ofrecer tours privados y son personalizados! He vivido en países hispanohablantes por 4.5 años en total y llevo más de 10 años aprendiendo el español. (El tiempo pasa volando...)