GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!
GoWithGuide
GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!
Tochigi Private Tour - Daiya river in Kanmanngafuchi,
This is the river where the current suddenly accelerates due to the lava blocking the river. Because the river flows with the echo of kanman, it was named Kanmangafuchi. Your can enjoy the wonder of the sound and scenery of the Daiya river.
Daiya river in Kanmanngafuchi, This is the river where the current suddenly accelerates due to the lava blocking the river. Because the river flows with the echo of kanman, it was named Kanmangafuchi. Your can enjoy the wonder of the sound and scenery of the Daiya river.
Tochigi Private Tour - Jizo statues in Kanmangafuchi abyss,
In the wooded area of Nikko's Kanmangafuchi abyss stand a row of stone Jizo statues. Nobody knows for sure how many statues there are because each time you count them, you end up with a different number because their apparently ghostly nature and disappearing tricks. Due to this, they are also called Bake Jizo or Ghost Jizo"  Jizo is one of Japan's most beloved deities and is regarded as Bodhisattva who cares for travelers and lost souls and is also the guardian of children.
Jizo statues in Kanmangafuchi abyss, In the wooded area of Nikko's Kanmangafuchi abyss stand a row of stone Jizo statues. Nobody knows for sure how many statues there are because each time you count them, you end up with a different number because their apparently ghostly nature and disappearing tricks. Due to this, they are also called Bake Jizo or Ghost Jizo" Jizo is one of Japan's most beloved deities and is regarded as Bodhisattva who cares for travelers and lost souls and is also the guardian of children.
Tochigi Private Tour - Toshogu 
Toshogu Shrine is the mausoleum of Togugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that ruled Japan for about 260
years. Ieyasu is enshrined at Toshogu as the deity Tosho Daigongen,"Great Deity of the East Shining Light. Initially a relatively simple mausoleum,Toshogu  was enlarged into the spectacular complex seen today by Ieyasu's grandson, Iemitsu during the first half of the 1600s. The lavishly decorated shrine complex consists of more than a dozen buildings in a beautiful forest. Countless wood carvings and large amounts of gold leaf were used to decorate the buildings in a way not seen else where in Japan.
Toshogu Toshogu Shrine is the mausoleum of Togugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that ruled Japan for about 260 years. Ieyasu is enshrined at Toshogu as the deity Tosho Daigongen,"Great Deity of the East Shining Light. Initially a relatively simple mausoleum,Toshogu was enlarged into the spectacular complex seen today by Ieyasu's grandson, Iemitsu during the first half of the 1600s. The lavishly decorated shrine complex consists of more than a dozen buildings in a beautiful forest. Countless wood carvings and large amounts of gold leaf were used to decorate the buildings in a way not seen else where in Japan.
Tochigi Private Tour - Taiyuin
A short walk west of Toshogu Shrine takes visitors to the vermilion Niomon Gate, the entrance to the Taiyuinbyo. Proceeding on leads to the more lavishly decorated Nitemon Gate which is guarded by two heavenly kings, followed by two beautiful structures- a drum tower on the left a belfry on the right. This is the mausoleum of the third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitus, the grandson of Ieyasu. Iemitsu's lavish mausoleum complex resembles nearby Thoshogu Shrine in its layout and architecture, but it was intentionally built somewhat more modest than Toshogu due to Iemitsu's deep respect for his grandfather.
Taiyuin A short walk west of Toshogu Shrine takes visitors to the vermilion Niomon Gate, the entrance to the Taiyuinbyo. Proceeding on leads to the more lavishly decorated Nitemon Gate which is guarded by two heavenly kings, followed by two beautiful structures- a drum tower on the left a belfry on the right. This is the mausoleum of the third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitus, the grandson of Ieyasu. Iemitsu's lavish mausoleum complex resembles nearby Thoshogu Shrine in its layout and architecture, but it was intentionally built somewhat more modest than Toshogu due to Iemitsu's deep respect for his grandfather.

Nikko, trip to popular spots and the spot of odd sight

Art, Culture, & Historical
Tochigi Tour Guide - Nao K.

Joined 2019

Nao K.
4.96 / 5
(26 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!Tochigi
GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!English
GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!7 hours
GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!Private tour (only you and Nao K.)
GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!Up to 4 people

Nikko has been a well-known center of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship since Toshogu was built in 1617 and Nikko National Park continues to offer scenic, mountainous landscapes, lakes, waterfalls. However, there are still many unfamiliar places of odd sight in Nikko. One of them is Kanmangafuchi abyss. This trip is to visit not only popular sight-seeing spots but also spot of odd sight. If you follow the Daiya river, you will reach a small gorge called Kanmangafucchi Abyss.

Itinerary

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

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

At the exit of Tobu Nikko station

10:00 AM

At the exit of Tobu Nikko station

10:20 AM

Toshogu

Toshogu Shrine is the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that ruled Japan about 260 years. You can enjoy the lavishly decorated shrine complex consists of more than a dozen buildings set in a beautiful forest, countless wood carvings and large amounts of gold leaf decorated buildings.

01:00 PM

Taiyuin

Taiyuin is the mausoleum of the third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitsu, the grandson of Ieyasu. The Taiyuin features a mix of Buddhist and Shinto structures. It was common for places of worship to contain elements of both religions.

01:40 PM

Kanmangafuchi abbys

Kanmangafuchi Abyss was formed by an eruption of nearby Mount Nantai. This gorge near central Nikko is only a few hundred meters

long and can be enjoyed from a pleasant reverside walking trail. Kanmangafuchi is also known for its row of about 70 stones statues of Jizo.

03:00 PM

Tamozawa Imperial villa

Tamosawa is a park in Nikko city. Originally this building and garden were founded for the villa for the emperor Taishio and now it is opened to the public. This is only one left intact among villas constructed after Meiji area.

04:30 PM

Nikko city

After getting off the bus at Shinkyo, we will walk through main Nikko shopping street and go back to Tobu Nikko station.

Ending Point

At the exit of Tobu 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

GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!
What‘s included

Guide fee

Guide's transportation, lunch, entry tickets to Toshogu, Taiyuin and Tamozawa villa

GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!
What‘s not included

Guest's transportation charge, lunch and admission tickets.

Estimated cost for the tour day per person

*Train and bus fare Yen6,500 (including express train fare)

*Admission tickets Yen2,800 (Toshogu, Taiyuin, Imperial villa)

* Lunch Yen1,500~Yen4,000

If guests need to meet the guide at Asakusa station, additional ¥4,000 is required to pay.

Tour Important Information

1) I can pick up guests at Asakusa station subject to extra charge Yen4,000.

2) Customized tours are available according to guest's need.

3) Tamozawa Imperial villa memorial park close on Tuesday (If Tuesday is a national holiday, the following day close)

Cancellation Policy

  • GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!
    Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!
    50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!
    No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Tochigi Tour Guide - Nao K.

Joined 2019

Nao K.
4.96 / 5
(26 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Nao K.

Hi, my name is “Nao”.


As I worked for an international trading company and visited many foreign countries, I have a good command of English and acquire a cosmopolitan way of thinking. I lived in Illinois, U.S.A. for one year when I was a student. While serving to my company, I lived in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia for 7 years as a company representative. I also made business trips to more than 10 overseas countries such as China, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand and so on.

I like traveling very much and visiting sight-seeing spots, cultural heritage sites, and chatting and eating with local people.

Therefore, I would like foreign travelers to enjoy visiting sightseeing spots and historical and cultural heritage sites in Japan and looking across the broad panorama of modern Tokyo. I am delighted to help travelers enjoy Japanese delicacies and shopping traditional souvenirs.

I am determined to provide excitement and unforgettable experiences to foreign travelers. let’s enjoy travel with me.


Reviews

This truly was our first day on our trip to Japan

My experience visiting Hakone and Mt. Fuji with Nao was fantastic. From the moment we booked the tour until the end, Nao was incredibly prompt in his communications, providing helpful information well in advance and frequently checking in on us. The tour was extensive, and he guided us patiently throughout the day. Unlike other guides, his fee included all transportation, lunch, and entrance tickets, which we found very reasonable. Nao is a friendly person, and we genuinely enjoyed his company. Having a private guide was a key reason for booking this tour. Haruo was very responsive both before and during our trip, confirming the sites we wanted to see prior to our arrival. On the morning of the tour, we mistakenly confused our start time and Nao-san kindly left his home early to accommodate us. He picked us up at the train station near our accommodation, which we greatly appreciated. Thank you, Nao-san!

Pranav K.

Nao K.

Dear Pranav san Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful comments on my tour. I enjoyed travelling with you very much and appreciated your kind and gentle personality. Travelling with you gave me many hints to improve my tour in the future and I am determined to make my tour more enjoyable and comfortable. I hope I can travel with you again in the near future. Thanks Nao

Want to Personalize?

$197/ per group

More tours by Nao K.

Other Popular Art, Culture, & Historical Tours in Tochigi