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Nikko World Heritages - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Nikko Private Tour - Yomemimon gate of Toshogu Shrine, called twilight gate. People forget time by watching its elaborate sculptures until gets dark.

Yomemimon gate of Toshogu Shrine, called twilight gate. People forget time by watching its elaborate sculptures until gets dark.

Incredible Toshogu shrine

Shinkyo Brigde (Sacred bridge) - beautiful vermillion bridge is entrance for Nikko Mountain.

Rinno-ji temple

Stunning Three Buddha statues in Main Hall of Rinno-ji Temple. Note that taking photo is prohibited in the hall.

Shoyo-en Garden of Rinno-ji Temple, fine work of famous gardener. Its autumn foliage is also well-known.

Nikko Private Tour - Taiyu-in - The third Shogun's Mausoleum. Deep in the precinct, its architecture is more modest than Toshogu Shrine to show his respect for his grandfather, and much quieter.

Taiyu-in - The third Shogun's Mausoleum. Deep in the precinct, its architecture is more modest than Toshogu Shrine to show his respect for his grandfather, and much quieter.

Nikko Private Tour - Worship Hall of Taiyu-in - designated as a national treasure and is also known as Golden Hall. Inside, you can see the Karashishi(Chinese Lion) drawn by Kano Tanyu, 140 dragon paintings on the ceiling, and the armor worn by the third Shogun, Iemitsu.

Worship Hall of Taiyu-in - designated as a national treasure and is also known as Golden Hall. Inside, you can see the Karashishi(Chinese Lion) drawn by Kano Tanyu, 140 dragon paintings on the ceiling, and the armor worn by the third Shogun, Iemitsu.

Yuba is local specialty in Nikko. Healthy as it comes from Tofu.

Carving of Three Monkeys tells story of human's life.

Sleeping cat is said to symbolize the peaceful world by Tokugawa Shogunate power.

Futarasan Shrine's Torii gate, sacred atmosphere surrounded by giant cedar trees along.

(option) Nice hiking to a row of about 70 stone statues of Jizo, Bodhisattva who care for the deceased.

(option) Tamozawa Imperial Villa. You can enjoy the finest Japanese style architecture used by Imperial Family.

(option) Kegon Falls - not available in autumn

Nikko World Heritages - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Day Trip

Joined 2019

Kaori S.

4.98 / 5

(111 reviews)

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Nikko

Japanese (Native), English

11 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Kaori S.)

Up to 4 people

Nikko is a town of World Heritage Sites located at 2 hours train from Tokyo, surrounded by rich nature of Nikko National Park. World Heritages consist of 2 shrines and 1 temple(below). Nikko mountain has a long history as the sacred place of mountain worship for both Shinto and Buddhism. Here, not only taste the well-known elaborate architectures, but feel the history, culture and nature itself.

Itinerary

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

07:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards, or designated station.

- *Departure station depends on your hotel location. I'm happy to give you an advice for the best route for us.

08:30 AM

Take Tobu Express train (about 2H)

Basic : 8:30 Asaksua - 10:23 Tobu Nikko

Tobu Line (Tobu Ltd Express - all seat reserved train) is more common for Nikko, but we can take Shinkansen bullet train if you have JR-Pass, but half of ride would be normal train (seats cannot be secured with JR railways.)

10:20 AM

Nikko

Arriving Nikko. Walk to world herigate area in 20min or take a bus or taxi.

Shinkyo Bridge (Sacred Bridge)

A vermillion bridge at the entrance of Nikko mountain.

Rinno-ji Temple (Three Buddha Hall) - (UNESCO Heritages)

Housing amazing three golden large Buddha statues.

Shoyo-en Garden

You can appreciate beautiful strolling garden in Rinno-ji Temple, which designed by famous garden designer Kobori Enshu in Samurai period.

11:30 AM

Nikko Toshogu Shrine - (UNESCO Heritages)

The most famous shrine in Nikko, enshrines the first Shogun of Edo.

・Yomei-mon Gate - well-known for its elaborate carvings. You never get bored to see!

・Enjoy famous carvings in Toshogu - Three Wise Monkeys, Sleeping Cat.

・Graveyard of the first Shogun of Edo can be visited if you have energy to climb up the stairs.

12:30 PM

Futara-san Shrine - (UNESCOHeritages)

The oldest shrine in Nikko. Popular for good luck and success in love today.

01:00 PM

Lunch

02:30 PM

Taiyu-in Mausoleum

The third Shogun's Mausoleum. Its architecture is more modest than Toshogu Shrine to show his deep respect for his grandfather.

(option) Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa （*Closed on Tuesdays)

A former summer residence of Imperial Family. You can appreciate the finest Japanese style architecture used by Imperial Family.

(option) Kanmangafuchi Abyss hiking trail

Many Jizo-Statues along the riverside trail. Nice hiking to a row of about 70 stone statues of Jizo, Bodhisattva who care for the deceased. Off-the beaten, but not too far from world heritage sites area.

(+2H option) Kegon Falls - (Except autumn foliage season)

If interested in Kegon Falls, we need 1 hour extra. We go for Kegon Falls in the morning, back to World Heritage area in the afternoon. Be noted we might not be able to finish all temples depending on the time we spent for Kegon Falls.

*NOT possible during autumn foliage season due to heavy traffic jam even on weekdays. We need to stay in the area to enjoy foliage in Nikko.

04:00 PM

Taka local bus or taxi

Back to Tobu Nikko station or JR station in Nikko.

04:30 PM

Take Tobu Express train back to Tokyo (about 2H)

16:21 Tobu Nikko - Asakusa 18:15

16:38 Tobu Nikko - Shinjuku 18:35

Or later trains for Asakusa transfers possible. (If JR-pass, we take JR trains.)

06:30 PM

Back to Tokyo

Ending time depends on your hotel location and train we take.

07:00 PM

End of tour

At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.

Ending Point

At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.

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

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel meet-up, send-off in Tokyo

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), food and drink (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)

World Heritage Pass : adult 600 yen, child 300 yen

( If Kegon Falls : Lake Chuzenji Pass 2,300 yen or taxi about 18,000yen~ )

●Transportation fee

【Basic plan】by Tobu Express (2H) (depends on hotel location)

If from Asakusa to Tobu-nikko : 2,940 yen × 2 times = 5,880 yen

If from Shinjuku to Tobu-nikko : 4,080 yen× 2 times = 8,160 yen (7:31 Shinjuku - 09:27 Tobu Nikko) *More expensive because shared two company lines.

【For JR-pass holders】(2H)

Shinkansen : Free for you with JR-pass,

For guide : 5,590 yen ×2 times = 11,180 yen

【Shinkansen plan】(2H)

Between Tokyo and Nikko (you and guide) : 5,380 yen ×2 times = 10,760 yen

●Admission

Toshogu Shrine：adult 1,600 yen, elementary& junior 450 yen

Rinnoji Temple Set Ticket (Sanbutudo & Taiyu-in & Shoyo-en Garden) : adult 1,000 yen, elementary& junior 500 yen

Futarasan Shrine’s garden area : adult 200 yen, elementary& junior 100 yen

(option)

If Tamozawa Imperial Villa : adult 600 yen, elementary& junior 300 yen

If Kegon Falls (Elevators : adult 570 yen, elementary 340 yen)

【Optional】Hired cars

I'm happy to work with hired car you arranged at your end.

Tour Important Information

・This tour includes 4H train ride for round trip from Tokyo. (If Kegon Falls,+2H option).

・Kegon Falls is NOT possible during autumn foliage season due to heavy traffic jam even on weekdays.

・Nikko's World Heritage sites are in mountainous area. No easy access like elevators. Wheelchair accessibility is not good.

・If someone in your group has difficulties with stairs, please let me know in advance. The spots we can visit will be limited.

・Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Sandals are not good here.

This tour is only available on Weekdays to escape from congestion in Nikko Toshogu.

Important message from the supplier

- Kindly make an inquiry only for my available days on my calendar.

- I do tours only for a private group (up to 4 people) to maximize each person's experience.

- I'm Tokyo based. My tours basically start/end in Tokyo. If you like to start/end outside Tokyo 23 wards, kindly cover my transportation fee from/to there. Thank you for understanding.

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 2019

Kaori S.

4.98 / 5

(111 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Kaori S.

Kon-ni-chi-wa. Hello! I'm Kaori, having lived in Tokyo for more than 20 years since I got married to a photographer who lives here. Originally from Shizuoka prefecture which has Mt.Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. I took 2 working-holiday-visa stays in my younger days. One is in Toronto, Canada, and another is Australia touring by motorcycle. One year respectively.

I love travel both international and domestic. That's why I love helping individual travelers rather than group tours, because I myself love travel freely. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love.

As a national government licensed guide, I've got deep knowledge of Japanese culture and history. I really enjoy talking about the way of life with people from different cultures. We see what you like and talk what you are interested in. That's my style. If you don't know what to want, I can help you with that.

I'm happy to make tailor-made tours only for you (up to 4 people) upon your request.

・Half Day as you like (up to 4 hours) : 40,000 JPY

・Full Day as you like (up to 8 hours) : 64,000 JPY

・Extra hour over 8hours : 6,000 JPY/hour

I'm quite an outgoing person, ( but organized well! ), easy to get along with anybody, including small kids to teenagers. Can't wait to see you soon!

Reviews

Stanley H.

5 / 5

Sep 12, 2025

Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Sep 12, 2025

Mount Fuji

11 hours 30 mins

“My Fuji trip”

Outstanding. Kaori was an excellent guide. Friendly, knowledgeable exceptional. Had a wonderful time Highly recommend her!!!!!!

Kaori S.

Thank you so much (Arigatou gozaimasu) for giving me an excellent review just after we departed each other, Stanley-san. Though Mt.Fuji was too shy to show up, we had a wonderful day in a relaxed manner. I was so glad you mentioned us (me and my husband) as your new friends during our tour. We hope the rest of your stay is full of charming memories. Big hugs, Kaori

Rowena S.

5 / 5

Sep 3, 2025

Sep 3, 2025 : 7H Tokyo Customized private tour for client

Sep 3, 2025

Tokyo

7 hours

Customized

“Cherished Moments in Tokyo”

We began with a visit to Tokyo Skytree, where we enjoyed the breathtaking panoramic views of the city from the observatory deck. Following this, we explored the historic charm of Asakusa and the nostalgic streets of Yanaka, immersing ourselves in Tokyo’s rich cultural heritage. In the afternoon, the adventure continued at the world-famous Shibuya Crossing, an iconic symbol of the city’s vibrant energy. To conclude the day, we savored a delightful dinner in Ginza, one of Tokyo’s most elegant districts. Throughout the tour, we had the pleasure of conversing with Kaori-san, whose insightful guidance and knowledge added depth and meaning to your experience. It was truly a memorable day, blending modern marvels, traditional culture, and culinary delights.

Kaori S.

Special thanks for your kind consideration to take your time to share feedback from your clients for my tour. I’m so delighted to hear they loved time with me. We enjoyed chatting over every aspect of life each other. It was extremely hot day for September. Therefore, we decided to spend more time in indoor activities to escape from the heat. We enjoyed a beautiful light lunch while viewing people crossing on Shibuya scramble crossing. Thank you for giving me such a beautiful encounter. What a treasure to be a tour guide! Much thanks always, Kaori

Dian D.

5 / 5

Aug 28, 2025

Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Aug 28, 2025

Kamakura

11 hours 30 mins

“Kamakura trip”

We met Kaori San for the first time was in 2019. It was our first time visiting Japan.We were so touched by how personal she was treating my family back then. She is the epitome of a guide you want to be with, when it was a first time being in Japan. She was friendly, very dependable, caring a lot about our enjoyment & satisfaction that we get from her tour. Every time we visit Japan, we always have her in our mind. So when it was time to send my kids (age 25, 18 and 16) to travel alone to Japan, I think about no one but Kaori-San. She crafted a Kamakura trip for them. My kids thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The one aspect that made them really enjoy the Kamakura Tour was all the history background of the places they got to see with Kaori’s help. She was as sweet and never forgot to add personal touches to her tour. She brought each kid a cute gift and she even sent me a gift though I was not part of the tour. I am so touched! Thank you so very much Kaori-San for a very thoughtful gift. I truly love it! We will always look for you the next time we are in Tokyo. Until we meet again !! <3 Please take care.

Kaori S.

Hello Dian san, THANK YOU so much for taking time to give me a heartfelt review. You wouldn't imagine how much I felt happy when I got your request. What could be more than happy to meet your kids again 6 years after we met in 2019. Felt like a mother or aunt to see them all grown up and traveled on their own now. I'm so grateful that you kindly gave me your trust and opportunity to guide for your precious ones as as the culmination of their celebratory visit to Japan. The sunset we enjoyed from Enoshima was one of the most impressive ones for me too. Also, lunturn lit-up festival made a special bonus for us! Glad to hear you loved a small gift. I wanted to give you something related to hydrangea, the flower you really loved, as we missed the season this time. Cannot wait to see you and your family again. Please pass my love to all of your family. Big hugs, Kaori