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Highland Nikko Hiking and Cruising One-day Tour (May to Oct.)

Nature & Outdoor
Tokyo Tour Guide - Shoji K.

Joined 2018

Shoji K.
4.75 / 5
(81 reviews)
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Hiking along the coast line of Lake Chuzenji or in Senjogahara wetland which is registered under the Ramsar Convention as “Oku-Nikko-shitsugen” (the wetland in Highland Nikko) and cruising in the lake.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

07:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo or Tobu Nikko Station

1.Hiking in Highland Nikko (Oku-Nikko)

2.Lake Chuzenji Cruising

3.Kegon Waterfall

4.Ryuzu Waterfall

5.Senjogahara Wetland

Ending Point

At your hotel in Tokyo or Tobu Nikko Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up

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What‘s not included

The following transportation fees (you and guide), Train from Asakusa to Nikko (round ticket): 5600 yen/person, Bus fare in Nikko: 2000~2650 yen/person, Cruizing fare: 600 yen/person, lunch 1500~2000 yen/person

Tour Important Information

In October (autumn leaves season), tours only on weekdays are available. Because extremely heavy traffic jam occurs on weekends (Sat. Sun.) in this season.

The hiking course is not fixed but flexible, depending on the conditions. Let us discuss the course beforehand, taking the season, your request, your physical condition, etc. into account.

In case of bad weather, we will visit Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park, Nikko Nature Museum, Fish and Forest Bio-Park, etc. instead of hiking.

You can choose our meeting place, at your hotel or Tobu Nikko station. In case of meeting at your hotel, we will meet at 7:00 am and head for Nikko together by train. If you choose Tobu Nikko station for our meeting place, you need to come to the station by yourself by 10:00 am.

This tour is available only from May to October. In October (autumn leaves season), tours only on weekdays are available. Because extremely heavy traffic jam occurs on weekends (Sat. Sun.) in this season.

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I can guide you in Hiroshima if you pay my transportation fee.



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Tokyo Tour Guide - Shoji K.

Joined 2018

Shoji K.
4.75 / 5
(81 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Shoji K.

Hi! Welcome to Japan. My name is Shoji Kitamura, a licensed English-speaking tour guide. Please call me Shoji that is the same sound as a sliding screen made of wood and paper you may have seen in a traditional Japanese room.

I was born and raised in Yokohama next to Tokyo but lived for work in several beautiful and historical cities such as Nikko, Hiroshima, and Ise which have world heritage sites and/or national park. I fully enjoyed the nature, culture and lives in each city where I lived.

I retired after 36 years with a national research institute of fisheries in 2016.

During my career, I visited 5 continents except Antarctica, more than 20 nations for attending international scientific conferences, conducting collaborative research or teaching some technologies, etc. In Japan, I often took foreign scientists and government officers sightseeing. I had great times in these opportunities.

Such experiences made me decide to become a licensed English-speaking guide interpreter after retirement to introduce Japanese nature, culture, foods, etc. properly to many tourists coming to Japan from all over the world.

For more than 20 years I’ve been living in Nikko, which is located about 150km north of Tokyo, and designated as a World Heritage site and a National Park. If you consider a day trip from Tokyo, I strongly recommend coming to Nikko by 2-hour train ride from Tokyo. I am looking forward to showing you around in this historical and beautiful town.

Besides Nikko, I can also guide you in Yokohama, my home town, and in neighboring city such as Tokyo and Kamakura.


Reviews

Excellent introductory day in Tokyo

Excellent full first day, 5 top but very varied places to go, super lunch, smooth travelling and understanding of metro system, all on time, and with history, culture and knowledge all added in. Recommended!

Beryn H.

Beryn H.

5 / 5
May 27, 2024

Your Best Choice of Tokyo One-day Tour

Tokyo
7 hours

Don't miss the view from the observatory, the Tsukiji Outer Market or the Shiboya crossing

My husband and I recently spent four days touring in Japan with Shoji.   He patiently and expertly steered us through a very confusing combination of multiple subways rides, regular trains, tramways and cable cars, as required each day, including obtaining the requisite tickets.  He is knowledgeable about a great many different areas of Japan, so he was able to guide us to Nikko, Hakone, and Kamakura - as well as multiple locations within the metro-Tokyo area.  It was a pleasure to be able to explore with the same well-educated guide for all four days, and his English fluency was perfect for us as we speak no Japanese.

Beryn H.

Beryn H.

5 / 5
May 27, 2024

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My husband and I recently spent four days touring in Japan with Shoji.   He patiently and expertly steered us through a very confusing combination of multiple subways rides, regular trains, tramways and cable cars, as required each day, including obtaining the requisite tickets.  He is knowledgeable about a great many different areas of Japan, so he was able to guide us to Nikko, Hakone, and Kamakura - as well as multiple locations within the metro-Tokyo area.  It was a pleasure to be able to explore with the same well-educated guide for all four days, and his English fluency was perfect for us as we speak no Japanese.

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