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This photo was taken in 2012 after the big earthquake. Our TOTAK members were asked to guide the individual overseas visitors handled by the biggest inbound operator. I am on the right hand side.
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This is a typical Ryokan (Japanese Inn) dinner. My wife and I have never tried anglerfish cuisine before, so we decided to go to Ooarai in Ibaraki prefecture which is located next to Tochigi prefecture. We ordered separate dishes such as "liver of anglerfish" and deep fried. Deep fried goes well with beer and liver is really matched with dry sake.
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We visited one of the three greatest waterfalls in Japan. Kegon waterfall in Nikko, Fukuroda waterfall in Ibaraki prefecture. and this waterfall. This is called Nachi waterfall in Wakayama prefecture.
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With my wife, my mother and my sister.
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I used to work for Hotel Management Company. One day I came to Japan with my boss (GM), my client used to be invited to Kyoto and we enjoyed Maiko and traditional Japanese Inn.
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One of my guests took this picture just after I started as a guide. this was taken in front of five story pagoda in Toshogu shrine.
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I enjoyed chatting with Icelandic near Taiyuin Mausoleum in Nikko.
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Stone Torii in Toshogu-Shrine. One of my tour members took this and sent this for me.
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In front of five story pagoda in Toshogu-Shrine. My first time guiding to Kiwi and German.
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In front of Tobu Nikko station. I explain where we are going from now on.
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With Sochi Winter Olympic Games gold medalist. A couple years prior, his mother took this photo in Nikko.
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Jack M.
4.91 / 5
(77 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Jack M.
Hi there!! I am an English speaking tour guide based in Utsunomiya city near Nikko. Since I came back from Auckland, New Zealand I started my own business as an English Speaking Guide. I have been a guide for 6 years. My favorite things to do these days are 1. visit historical places in Tochigi prefecture, 2. find nice restaurants and bars in Utsunomiya 3. wear hats while I am working outside.
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If you want to enjoy Nikko, please think about staying Nikko or Utsunomiya, I will take you around the night tour if you stay in Utsunomiya.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Art, Culture, & Historical
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Nature & Outdoor
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Nikko
8 hours
Greedy Nikko Tour (enjoy both historical sites and beautiful lakes and waterfalls)
After arriving at JR Utsunomiya station, your guide will take you to Nikko National Park and World Heritage Site. On the way to Nikko, we'll pass through an avenue lined with Japanese cedars. This avenue is recorded as the longest tree lined avenue in the Guinness Book of World Records. We will see Yunoko Lake in Yumoto area and also enjoy "Ashiyu" or foot bathing. We'll visit the Yutaki Waterfall, the Ryuzu Waterfall, and the Kegon Waterfall. Around Chuzenji Lake, we'll spend some time at the Italian Embassy Villa memorial park. Lunch will be at Chuzenji Lake or Sannai area. Our last visit will be the Toshogu-Shrine.
Greedy Nikko Tour (enjoy both historical sites and beautiful lakes and waterfalls)
FROM$292/ per group
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Nikko
8 hours
Nikko walking tour (The world heritage site and hidden treasure spots)
Experience the most personalized guided tour in Nikko, where I will meet you at JR Utsunomiya station or Tobu Nikko station. We'll take the bus to Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park. I will show you around both inside and in the garden. After the lunch break, we will go to Kanmangafuchi Gorge. Then we will walk to Toshogu Shrine and spend one and a half hours there. We will visit Rinnoji's Sanbutsudo Hall. On returning to Nikko station, we will stop at the Shinkyo Bridge.
Nikko walking tour (The world heritage site and hidden treasure spots)
FROM$234/ per group
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Tochigi
6 hours
Pottery Village Mashiko (Hamada Shoji's ware) Museum, Cafe and Laughing King of Hell Statue.
Today, Mashiko attracts many artists and entrepreneurs from various areas. Visitors can enjoy charming cafes that serve food in beautiful Mashiko ware, including cups and plates. Our visit included exploring museums, shops, and an indigo dye factory. We also stopped by Saimyoji Temple, where we saw a statue of the laughing King of Hell.
Pottery Village Mashiko (Hamada Shoji's ware) Museum, Cafe and Laughing King of Hell Statue.
FROM$260/ per group
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Tochigi
8 hours
Nasu Heisei-no-mori Forest walk and Nasu Highland
We go to Nasu by motorway and stop at Sesshoseki (Killing stone) and then to Nasu Heisei-no-mori Forest. We walk there around a couple of hours and have lunch. There is no restaurant in that area so that you should buy your lunch at one of the covenience stores on the way to Nasu. After lunch if the weather permits we go to the ninth station of Chausudake mountain by ropeway. We enjoy spectacular scenery from there. Then dropping off at the visitor center to learn about Nasu. We pass through Nasu Imperial villa and we will drop by some souvenir shops if you like.
Nasu Heisei-no-mori Forest walk and Nasu Highland
FROM$195/ per group
Reviews
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Immanuele S.
5 / 5
Nov 15, 2025
“Italian embassy on the lake”
Very active guy, very pleasant day
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Jack M.
How did you enjoy having dinner with the ambassador? Jack
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Kevin D.
5 / 5
Oct 28, 2025
“A full day itinerary ”
Jack was detailed and provided us with lots of fun facts of the places we visit. Nothing was set in stone and the plan changes according to our speed, break time, and weather. Jack tried to take us to Kegon Falls twice since the first time we went it was too foggy to see anything, so we came back in the afternoon to try to catch it, but sadly it got even foggier! Definitely would recommend Jack's tour to anyone that wanted a guided tour of Oku Nikko and Nikko Toshogu.
Jack M.
I'm glad you liked my tour. Please come back to Nikko with your loved one. Kegon Waterfall will be appeared. Please book my tour again! Thank you.
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Debra R.
5 / 5
Oct 25, 2025
“Great Guide!”
Jack was very accommodating to our group with some more mobile than others. He shared local and historical knowledge that made all we saw much more meaningful. I contacted him after the tour as I left my hat in the lunch restaurant. He graciously and quickly mailed my hat back to me. I am very grateful! どうもありがとうございます
Jack M.
Debra, Thank you for your review. It's OK with me to send your cap without payment this time. If someone plans to travel to Nikko, why don't you ask them about my tour? Best, Jack
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