Full Day Nikko Key Sites #1 (11 Hours)
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 for this tour.
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?
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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
Hotel pick-up
guided tour
Escorting back to hotel
Commuting 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
If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Important message from the supplier
For Mt. Fuji and Nikko, private car need to be arranged prior to the tour for the local transportation.
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
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
Susan G.
“best way to see Tokyo is with Tom!”
Tom is a great guide ! everything was well planned and each day was a great new adventure!!
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Tsutomu H.
To Susan and Michael from Tsutomu (Tom), I truly appreciate the quality time both of you so kindly allowed me to spend with you. I have learned a lot from you as I fortunately had the opportunity of guiding you for 5 consecutive days. I feel I am a different person now after exchanging such humane and spiritual thoughts and conversations. Thank you for creating a special place in my heart. I will cherish the conversations we have had and look forward to fondly reviewing those within me for the coming days. By the way, keep hitting it far and straight right in the middle of the fairways (^^) Your friend, Tom
Yannick F.
“Super day !”
Tom was wonderful- after our initial introduction he was quickly able to establish exactly what we wanted/needed to really enhance our trip to Japan. He tailored his plan to suit us and made sure we got the most out of the day we spent with him. We really enjoyed his expert knowledge and recommendations for later on in our trip. A warm and generous man- we would recommend Tom San very highly.
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Tsutomu H.
I sincerely appreciate the kind words given by a beautiful couple, Yannick F. and Sanny. I felt very lucky to be given an opportunity of guiding such nice people. Yannick and Sanny were kind, considerate in making it so easy for me to do my work better. I truly enjoyed working for Yannick and Sanny who encouraged me to become a better tour guide and more importantly to become a better person. I truly appreciate you. Thank you again for inspiring me!!
Planet V.
“A really fruitful experience!”
Mr. Tsutomu was extremely helpful and supportive in organizing this tour experience for our group. He is very knowledgeable and engaging and answered all of our questions. His English is also very good. Overall, it was a great experience and we look forward to meeting again!
$461/ per group
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