Excursion to Nikko World Heritage sites
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
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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
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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
Karen F.
“Excellent taste of Tokyo”
We only had a day in Tokyo after disembarking our cruise. We had a very enjoyable four hour excursion with Yuka. As we didn’t want to spend an hour of those four hours on the train we concentrated on seeing a few places in the West of the city. Yuka showed us how to use the ticket machines at the station which came in handy for later when we used them to go to the airport. She is a retired English teacher so has excellent English. She made our visit fun and informative and as we had no real preference of what we wanted to see, apart from the Shibuya Crossing, we were happy to go with her recommendations. Yuka took us to some of her favourite parts of Tokyo. Yoyogi Park, the Meiji Jingu and Takeshita Street to name a few. I would thoroughly recommend a tour with Yuka. Thank you
Yuka S.
Thank you for your kind comment, Karen. I appreciate you chose me, joining Tokyo tour and inviting your friends from the cruise. I will remember you all for a good memory.
John P.
“Tokyo and Kyoto Tour”
Yuka made our first visit to Japan an experience we won’t forget. Yuka was very punctual everyday and well organised, I just told Yuka what sights we wanted to see and do and she made it happen, for a family of six it made our trip a relaxing time especially getting around on Japan’s very busy rail system. I would recommend Yuka for anyone visiting Tokyo for the first time.
Yuka S.
Thank you for your good comment and a beautiful picture. This scene reminds me of wonderful time with you. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed Tokyo and Kyoto. It was great meeting you and your family.
Laura P.
“Yuka, the perfect guide!”
We spent a perfect day going to Kamakura and exploring shrines and temples with Yuka as our guide. Her knowledge of the town, the subject matter and her command of English made the day completely enjoyable!
Yuka S.
Thank you for joining Kamakura tour and your kind fomments. It was fine in the morning, but became rainy and colder arourd noon. You must be tired walking in the rain. But I'm happy you enjoyed it.
$243/ per group
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