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Excursion to Nikko World Heritage sites
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Joined 2022
Nikko, located 99miles north of Tokyo, is accessible from Asakusa by Tobu express SPACIA, taking 1 hour and 50 minutes. The town is famous for Toshogu Shrine, where the first Shogun of Edo period is enshrined. The structures with 5000 sculptures are fabulous to see. You can visit also his tomb on top of the hill. Toshogu, Rinnoji Temple, Daiyuin Shrine and Futarasan Shrine are all registered as UNESCO's World Heritage sites. Let's enjoy visiting them and walking to Narabi Jizo along Daiya river.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Asakusa Tobu station
- At the elevator on the first floor of Tobu Line Asakusa station. Please come to the meeting point on your own. If you need pick-up at your hotel, your guide provides the service, 2000JPY.
Tobu Nikko station
The express SPCIA takes yo to Nikko directly and smoothly. The departure at Asakusa at 9:00 is best.
You need its seat reservation. Your guide will help you.
Shinkyo Bridge
This is a famous red bridge, considered sacred. Only Emperor and high class people were allowed to pass over it. With Daiya river in the background, it's a good photo spot.
Rinnoji Temple
This is one of the most famous historical temples in Nikko. You enter the main hall to see three great statues of Buddha.
Toshogu Shrine
The highlight of the day, Toshogu Shrine enshrines Tokugawa Iyeyasu, the first Shogun in Edo period and has a lot to see and study. The famous Yomeimon Gate looks brilliant and gorgeous with 500 sculptures of imaginary animals, children, Chinese saints and flowers. You can enter the main hall, the most sacred place, and climb up 200 steps to reach the first Shogun's tomb.
Lunch, free time
Your guide helps looking for a good local restaurant.
Daiyuin, Futarasan Shrine
After stopping at Futarasan Shrine, where Futara mountain is worshipped and people are blessed with good fortune, you visit one more gorgeous shrine dedicated to the spirit of the third Shogun of Edo period, Iyemitsu Tokugawa.
Option: Narabi Jizo statues
Instead of Daiyuin and Futarasan Shrine, you can visit Jizo statues.
This is a short trail with Jizo statues lined up along Daiya river. You enjoy the beautiful scenery.
From the nearby stop, a local bus takes you to Tobu Nikko train station.
Tobu Nikko station
The departure will be at 4:20pm. Your guide help you make reservation of seats for a possible train.
Asakusa station
End of the tour
Ending Point
At Asakusa satation
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
guide fee, guide's entrances and buses in Nikko
pick-up service (if you need, consult your guide)
Tobu express trains (you and guide) SPACIA outgoing ticket: 3540JPY/person, returning train ticket: 3250JPY/person,
transportation (you) local bus about 500JPY/person
entrances (you) Toshogu Shrine 1600JPY,
Option (you): Daiyuin&RInnnoji 900JPY/ person
Tour Important Information
*This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
*Kegon waterfall is dry now and not recommended.
*Please let me know in advance which are preferable, walking a lot of staying longer at one place relaxing, and what places are interesting in the proposed itinerary.
*It is necessary to make seat reservation of outgoing tickets including your guide's one. They are available online on Tobu company website, or any help is provided at the concierge of your hotel.
Weekdays are recommended.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in Kyoto, Nikko, Hakone if you pay my tranportation fee.
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 2022
About Tour Guide Yuka S.
Hi, I'm Yuka. Welcome to Japan. As a national-licensed guide for about 20 years, I have visited lots of sightseeing places. I'm interested in history, nature, art, music, architecture. I'd like to take you to wonderful places such as old temples and shrines, modern cities, and beautiful areas in Japan. Please feel free to contact me and consult me about your planning itinerary and food restriction. Your interest will give you incredible experiences.
Reviews
Ray C.
“Yuma’s review”
The tour group was a family of 6 adults. We found Yuka to be very nice and informative for each area we visited. She was patience and helpful to explain Japan’s history. Each person thought very highly of her organization and research of specific issues questioned.
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Yuka S.
Thank you for your kind words. I'm really happy you and everyone in your family enjoyed shopping and a Japanese garden as well as food. I'll remember your warm heart.
Donna H.
“Fabulous day trip to Kamakura !”
What a wonderful day!. Yuka shared her favorite hidden gems and behind the scene spots in and around Kamakura! She was able to quickly switch up the schedule to adjust for crowds of students on field trips! She provided a great balance of culture and history. A good mix of walking and public transportation and a perfect lunch spot! I was able to do and see so much more than if I was trying the same schedule on my own. I highly recommend her. She listened to my areas of interest and tailored the day accordingly! I was so pleased!
Yuka S.
Thank you for your good comment, Donna. I was excited to know your experiences of travel, love for Japan and interest. I hope you will enjoy Hakkaido.
Nahman E.
“A 8 days family trip to Japan ”
Yuka is a wonderful person, we contacted Yuka to put together a full itinerary for our family trip. We really liked the itinerary. Our only comment is that Yuka spoken English should improve and be more fluent.
Yuka S.
Thank you for choosing my tours and your feedback. I'm glad that you liked the itinerary. I am happy to have trips with your family to Kyoto, Nara and Osaka. I will take online lessons to improve my English.
$228/ per group
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