One Day Trip to Nikko
Joined 2017
Nikko is located about 125 kilometers north of Tokyo and makes a good one-day trip from Tokyo.It will take about two hours from Tokyo with a limited express. It is a home to world heritage sites including Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine, and Rinnoji Temple.We will visit Nikko by public transportation and walk around the sacred area surrounded by beautiful nature. So, we would enjoy not only temples and shrines, but also will experience Nikko’s natural beauty.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo or Tobu Asakusa Station
Tobu NIKKO Station
Change to a local bus
Toshogu Shrine
Richly colored buildings and elaborate engravings
Rinnoji Temple Taiyu-in
Mausoleum of the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu
Tobu NIKKO Station
Returning to Tokyo
Tobu Asakusa Station
Your hotel
Ending Point
At your hotel or the nearest station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
Transportation expenses (you and guide),
Entrance fees (you and guide),
Lunch (you and guide) ,
Any other tour related expenses if any
Tour Important Information
This tour is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes.
This tour does not cover Lake Chuzenji and around.
We may have to change the itinerary depending on the weather and traffic conditions.
In the event of an earthquake or typhoon, the tour may be cancelled for safety reasons.
Important message from the supplier
I can also guide you to Nagano and the surrounding area from Tokyo.
Travel insurance is not included in our tours. I would recommend you take out your own travel insurance just in case of any unexpected accident.
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 Takeshi H.
Hello! My name is Takeshi.
I am a National Licensed Guide Interpreter in English.
I was born in Tokyo. I worked for Canon for more than 30 years including a 5-year assignment to the U.S. office. Before joining Canon, I received a master's degree in engineering in the United States.
After retiring from the company, I began working as a volunteer guide for foreign visitors in Kamakura and Yokohama for a while.
However, I became fascinated by the beautiful nature of Nagano prefecture and decided to move here to the Yatsugatake Mountains, 1000m above sea level in Nagano a few years ago.
Since then I go out to look at the breathtaking mountains, lakes, and shrines every day. I would like to guide you to these special sites and also share with you the Japanese culture in my guided tours.
I am flexible and can customize the tour based on the customer's request.
I am also a Certified Travel Service Administrator. My hobby is Aikido and I hold the 2nd Dan black belt.
Hope to see you soon.
Reviews
Andreas S.
“Wonderful tour around Tokyo and to the Snow Monkey Park in Nagano”
Spent two wonderful days being shown around Tokyo and Nagano. Takeshi is very knowledgeable and always willing to impart his information to us as we toured the different regions. Thank you Takeshi-san so much for the wonderful memories.
Takeshi H.
I am really glad to hear that you could enjoy my tour. I also had a good time as a guide for two days. Please visit Japan again.
Kevin M.
“Great Day in Tokyo ”
Takeshi met us at our hotel after we got off our cruise ship and did a 9 hour Tour of the high lights of Tokyo , he was very accommodating, spoke good English. He was so good we tried to book him for a second day but he is booked! Highly recommend going on a tour with Takeshi! Kevin and gang from Canada
Takeshi H.
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to show you around Tokyo during this beautiful cherry blossom season.
Kristi R.
“Highly recommended”
Takeshi was an excellent communicator. He went out of his way to investigate onsen options and the day was fantastic. Highly recommended.
Takeshi H.
Thank you for your review. On the day of the tour, due to the cold snap, we had record-breaking heavy snow, but I am glad I could finish the tour safely and happily.
$440/ per group
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