Full Day Nikko Key Sites #1 (11 Hours)
Joined 2018
In Japan, there is a saying (pun) that goes "Don't say Kekko until you see Nikko", which means "Don't say you are fully satisfied until you see Nikko". The great representation of Nikko is the combination of unparelled Cultural World Heritage Site of Toshogu Shrine and pure beauty of nature at Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji. This tour covers all of those key sites with my professional explanation of history and culture behind those heritages. Let's discover beauty of Nikko and exclaim "Kekko!!"
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- Please specify your hotel or your desired meeting point
Your hotel or desired meeting point in Tokyo.
I will meet with you at your hotel or at your desired point in Tokyo. I recommend a hired van which you can arrange through GoWith Guide. That would be the most time-efficient and economical way when you are a group of 5 or so.
Nikko Tou-shou-gu Shrine (Admission Yen 1,300 per person)
Nikko Toshogu Shrine is significant in two ways - one, for its artistic beauty. Its main gate Yomei Mon is also called "Higurashi-no-mon", which literally means that the beauty of the gate makes you stay there until after the sunset, for you forget about the time elapse. Another significance is its historic value which signifies the power of the first Shogun, IEYASU, who has been deified ias God in this shrine. Unfortunatelly, as we have a designated time schedule, you cannot quite stay there until sunset, however, I'm sure you will enjoy the after-image of this beautiful gate together with the pictures you will be taking during the tour.
Restaurant at Lake Chuzen-ji
You will enjoy variety of authentic Japanese or other ethnic cuisine of your choice.
Kegon Falls
This is a wonder of nature - elevation is 97 meters from the top of the falls and the bottom. You will see, hear and feel the spiritual water falls from close observations point.
Lake Chu-zen-ji
Entertains you with its natural beauty all the year round with its fresh air at the altitude of 1,269 meters above sea level
Your hotel in Tokyo
Relaxed and comfortable ride back to Tokyo
Ending Point
At the last tour site or your hotel
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
Hotel pick-up
guided tour
Escorting back to hotel
Transportation fee for the guide
Any transportation fee for the guest
Any meals
Any admission fees
Tour Important Information
We do lots of walking, so "easy-to-walk" footware is recommended
Also your tour guide would like to know when to rest to avoid excessive walking
Your comfort and satisfaction is our #1 key.
The time schedule described above may fluctuate depending on the traffic
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you if you pay my transportation 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 2018
About Tour Guide Tsutomu H.
Hi, I am Tsutomu - please call me Tom !. I am Japan’s Government Certified English Tour Guide. Living in downtown Tokyo, my guiding expertise is all over Tokyo, including but not limited to Ueno, Asakusa, Ryogoku, Akihabara, Imperial Palace, Harajuku and Ginza area. I love to show you the contrast in Tokyo from the old temple of Asakusa to the world's tallest futuristic tower of Sky Tree and Akihabara sub-culture. Other than Metropolitan Tokyo, I can guide you in Yokohama, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, Hakone and Nikko. My goal is to give you the best of my 64 years knowledge and experience of Japan. My English is fluent at the native level as I have studied, lived and worked in the United States, Hong Kong and Singapore for many years. I do look forward to sharing my extensive knowledge of Japan with you. I will try my very best to make your Japan experience enjoyable and memorable with great hospitality. See you soon !!
Reviews
“Amazing Full Day Trip in Tokyo”
Tom Is a great tour guide and a very kind person. If you are visiting Tokyo city, a full day trip with him is highly recommended. His English pronaunciation is highly understandable by a non-native English speaker Thank you Again Tom!
Tsutomu H.
Thank you so much for your generous and kind words. It really was a pleasure touring Tokyo with you. I look forward to the next time !! All my very best.
“Great guide showing the highlights of Tokyo.”
Tom was awesome. Very friendly, very knowledgeable, very flexible. Made our first full day in Tokyo amazing.
Tsutomu H.
I was truly impressed by mutual love between father and son!! It really was a wonderful tour for myself thanks to two of you - I will continue to pray for your safe and pleasant journey!!
“A Great Guide ”
Tom was a great guide for our first day journey around Tokyo. He knows and loves the city and takes you through Tokyo with professionalism and care. Thank you, Tom!
Tsutomu H.
John and Lauren, It truly was a pleasure being with you, a wonderful couple. Thank you for creating a special place in my heart with warm memories. I will continue to wish for the very best for two of you. If you need any support while you’re in Japan, you now have a good friend - I am always ready to help you. Sincerely, Tom
$396/ per group
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