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

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

Joined 2019

Nao K.

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(29 reviews)

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Tochigi

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7 hours

Private tour (only you and Nao K.)

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

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

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

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

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 2019

Nao K.

4.97 / 5

(29 reviews)

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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

Jesse K.

5 / 5

Jul 8, 2025

One day tour to Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi

Jul 8, 2025

Tokyo

13 hours

“Highlight of Our Trip”

Our day tour of Mt Fuji with Nao was the highlight of our trip to Japan. Nao couldn't have planned a better trip, and his communication, both leading up to and during the trip, was excellent.

Nao K.

Dear Jesse Thank you very much for your encouraging comment on my tour. It was a regret that Mt Fuji was covered with cloud on Jun 27. I visited Mt Fuji twice after travelling with you, but Mt Fuji was cloud capped mountain, not snow capped one. Nao

Kylie G.

5 / 5

Apr 23, 2025

Let’s visit “must-see” spots in Tokyo in a day

Apr 23, 2025

Tokyo

8 hours

“Amazing Tokyo Tour with Nao. ”

Nao was a fantastic guide. Prior to our your, Nao communicated very well, asking us what we would like to do, offering suggestions and even booking lunch around our interests. He was punctual, friendly and very knowledgeable. My husband and I were extremely happy with our tour and will definitely book him again when we return to Japan. His English and understanding were fantastic too, even including a golf shop at the end of the day that my husband was interested in! We highly recommended him to anyone who would love a great, well organised tour. Thank you so much again.

Nao K.

Dear Kylie san Thank you for your encouraging comment on my tour. I enjoyed travelling with you in Tokyo very much. You are very bright and refined lady. Tokyo is crowded at many places, which is not pleasant to your husband, but I was very pleased to see his smile on his face at golf shop. Please give my best regards to him. I hope you will return to Japan in the future. Nao

Vihar B.

5 / 5

Apr 18, 2025

One day tour to Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi

Apr 18, 2025

Tokyo

10 hours 20 mins

“1 day trip to Mt Fuji from Tokyo”

Would definitely recommend Nao to my close friends and family if they visit Tokyo. Spoke English really well. Having seen Mt fuji from Hakone before, I wanted to see Mt Fuji from the Lake Kawaguchi side so he made an itinerary for my family of 4- 2 adults and 2 children(15 & 13). Took all the thinking and stress out of the planning. We saw everything we wanted to see and more. He pre booked all our trains so traveling to and back was very easy.

Nao K.

Dear Vihar san Thank you for your kind comment on my tour. I enjoyed very much travelling with you and your family members to Mt Fuji. I was very lucky to know such a nice guy like you and a bright and refined lady like your wife. I am looking forward to seeing you again somewhere and sometime in the future. Nao