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Nikko One day Tour of Enormous nature and Temple from Tokyo
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Joined 2017
Nikko area is one of the greatest tour spots in Japan where you can see magnificent theme park created by nature.
In parallel, it is also the theme park of Edo era (1603~1867). This tour introduces several tour spots as Chuzenji lake, Kegon fall from nature theme park and Nikko Toshogu shrine as UNESCO world cultural heritage build in Edo era (1603 – 1867).
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your staying hotel in Tokyo
To move from Tokyo to Nikko by Shinkansen and a local train,
To move from Tokyo to Nikko by Shinkansen and a local train,
To move from Nikko to Akechidaira by public bus,
To move from Nikko to Akechidaira by public bus,
Akechidaira view point & with riding Ropeway
From Akechidaira view point, you can fee overwhelmed landscape of Kegon-fall, Chuzenji lake and surrounding mountains & forest as if it is a picture postcard.
To move to Kegon-waterfall by public bus,
To move to Kegon-waterfall by public bus,
Kegon-waterfall sightseeing,
Thanks to the multiple layers of enormous ground in Nikko area, Kegon -fall was created from which water flow from Chuzenji lake to a lower stage land.
To move to Lake-Chuzenji by walking and see there including lunch,
Chuzennji lake is located near Nantai mountain on the altitude of 1269meter. This lake is on the highest place (1269meter) in Japan.
Between around 25k ~ 15k years ago, the large eruption continuously occurred on one of Nikko mountain area and Nantai mountain was created. This collapse of volcanic edifice created current beautiful Chuzenji-lake by damming up two rivers which used to be near Nantai mountain. As the result, two rivers existed in previous stage has become a large lake by a large amount of water accumulated.
To move from Lake-Chuzenji to Nikko-Toshogu by public bus,
To move from Lake-Chuzenji to Nikko-Toshogu by public bus,
Nikko-Toshogu sightseeing,
Toshogu shrine is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu who was the top greatest worriers who succeeded in unifying Japan and made a great contributions to establishing peace in Japan for 270 years from 1603 to 1867 by his same family government until Meiji restoration had started in 1867. This shrine was founded in 1617 after Ieyasu died based on his will that he wanted to protect Japan by placing himself deified in taboo direction of this shrine from Edo castle even after his death.
To move from Nikko Toshogu to Nikko station by public bus,
To move from Nikko Toshogu to Nikko station by public bus,
To move from Nikko to Tokyo by JR Shinkansen bullet train & JR,
To move from Nikko to Tokyo by JR Shinkansen bullet train & JR,
Ending Point
At your staying hotel in Tokyo,
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 (11.5 hours)
Pick-up-fee at your staying hotel in Tokyo,
Transportation fee during this tour for you and a guide in case you move from hotel in Tokyo(both way): JPY11360/ adult,
One day free pass of bus inside Nikko: JPY2300/adult,
Entrance fee for you: Toshogu shrine: JPY1300/ adult,
Akechidaira Ropeway: JPY740/ adult,
Lunch fee,
Tour Important Information
1) For fairly long walking of sight-seeing, please put on the shoes to walk with ease.
2) Please prepare the cash to spend any train riding, lunch and souvenir.
3) I prepared the blog of Nikko which shows various tour spots with detail photos and detail explanation each shown as below.
Blog title of Nikko: Nikko as the enormous theme park of both nature and Edo era culture
Important message from the supplier
I am now focusing tour guide area for East Japan area such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Kamakura, Mt.Fuji, Nikko, Gunma, Saitama and Kanazawa.
However, I can support you for one day trip of Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Himeji from Tokyo.
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 2017
About Tour Guide Kashima H.
I am Kashima. I have gained the Government Licensed Tour Guide authorization in 2017/2.
I passed a licensing examination of Kyoto Tourism Culture Certification Test 3rd grade in 2023.
I passed a licensing examination of Tokyo city guide in 2023.
I had worked for one of biggest Electric Company in the world which manufacture various type of Electrical products. I had a task roll of design development of Semiconductor for Video movie appliance in Japan and semiconductor marketing for 5 years in USA. Secondly, I had worked for one of big grovel Electric part Company which manufacture connectors for Electrical appliance usage. I had a task roll of quality assurance cooperating with the grovel college including USA, Europe (Ireland, Germany, France), China and Eastern Asia. As a result, I have communicated with people from different countries and I have become interested in introducing Japan to them. That is why I made decision to become an English tour guide.
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By introducing Japan to non-Japanese tourists, I would like to do my best to serve the best customized private tours in Japan that you and your family are looking forward to enjoying the fantastic experience as below.
1) Sightseeing of natural scenic spots, historical landmark (Temples, Shrines, Palace, Gardens) and cultural assets (Paintings, sculptures, swords and so-on)
2) Strolling of the bustling streets & towns
3) Traditional town atmosphere experience
4) Japanese Modern Architecture in both Tokyo,
5) Experience of Traditional performing arts & events enjoyment such as Kabuki, Sumo-training, tea ceremony and Ninjya training
6) Famous relaxation spots enjoyment such as Onsen and Japanese bar
7) Crafts art of Japan experience such as Sake brewery and Bonsai museums
8) Enjoyment for kids such as Amusement facility (Anime, Games, Comics), shopping of latest trendy goods, entertainment café and so-on.
9) Night-time foods and drinking enjoyment in Food market & Drinking streets
Reviews
Leslie L.
“Amazing Day at Mt. Fuji”
Our guide was terrific. He communicated with me very quickly and answered all of my questions in detail. He prepared a beautiful itinerary for the day. The Taxi he arranged for us was safe and clean. His knowledge of English is wonderful and he is a kind person. He knows much of the history and filled in the gaps with much information.
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Kashima H.
Leslie san, thank you very much for your upmost review to me. We visited Hakone including Oowakudani valley with riding Ropeway, Hakone shrine and enjoying beautiful scenery in Hakone by riding private car, We also enjoyed tasting Japanese food lunch. Thanks to you and your family strong curiosity for Japan culture, history and nature beauty, we could exchange various information and lots of conversation for each tour spot and also enjoyed funny conversation for various topics with your family. I am very much pleased that you and your family could enjoy the tour. I hope that you continue to enjoy your Japan tour, Thanks, Kashima
Audrey T.
“Memorable Hakone Tour ”
We had an excellent experience with our tour guide in Hakone! He planned a thoughtful and well-paced itinerary that allowed us to enjoy so many highlights, including the Hakone Open-Air Museum, Owakudani, the ropeway, Lake Ashi pirate cruise, and Hakone Shrine. Everything was organized beautifully, and he made the day easy, informative, and enjoyable from start to finish. He was kind, professional, knowledgeable, and very attentive to our group. We especially appreciated how smoothly he guided us through the different trains, buses, cable car, ropeway, and cruise. His explanations helped us better understand and appreciate Hakone’s history, scenery, and culture. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Hakone. He made our day truly memorable!
Kashima H.
Audrey san, Thank you very much for your upmost review to me. We visited Hakone including Open air museum, Oowakudani valley, Hakone shrine with riding Cruising on Lake-Ashi, Ropeway, cable car and Mountain train. We also enjoyed tasting Japanese food lunch. Thanks to you and your family strong curiosity for Japan culture, history and nature beauty, we could exchange various information and lots of conversation for each tour spot and also enjoyed funny conversation for various topics with your family. I am very much pleased that you and your family could enjoy the tour. I hope that you visit Japan again in near future so that I can introduce other nice tour spots for you. Thanks, Kashima
Martand N.
“Fantastic day at Hakone and Mt fuji!”
Hashima san made sure our one day trip was comfortable, family friendly and informative, . We thoroughly enjoyed and hope many other tourists can benefit from his expertise and knowledge. He told us many interesting things not about Mt fuji and Hakone area but also about Japan. and the lunch - traditional Mt fuji area "hatou" which he suggested was awesome! Many thanks!
Kashima H.
Martand san, Thank you very much for your upmost review for me. We visited both Hakone area and Mt.Fuji area in one day which include Oowakudani with Ropeway, Pirate cruise on Lake-Ashi, Oshino-Hakkai and Ohishi park. Thanks to your nice prediction of weather condition, we could see beautiful Mt.Fuji figure in both Hakone and Lalu-Kawaguchi area. Also, it was good for you to taste “Houtou” which is local specialty in Mt.Fuji area. Thanks to you and your family strong curiosity, we could exchange various information and lots of conversation for each tour spot and also enjoyed funny conversation for various topics with your family. I am very much pleased that you and your family could enjoy the tour. Thanks, Kashima,
$367/ per group
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