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Tochigi Private Tour - 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.
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.
Tochigi Private Tour - 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.
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.
Tochigi Private Tour - 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.
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.
Tochigi Private Tour - With my wife, my mother and my sister.
With my wife, my mother and my sister.
Tochigi Private Tour - 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.
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.
Tochigi Private Tour - 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.
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.
Tochigi Private Tour - I enjoyed chatting with Icelandic near Taiyuin Mausoleum in Nikko.
I enjoyed chatting with Icelandic near Taiyuin Mausoleum in Nikko.
Tochigi Private Tour - Stone Torii in Toshogu-Shrine.  One of my tour members took this and sent this for me.
Stone Torii in Toshogu-Shrine. One of my tour members took this and sent this for me.
Tochigi Private Tour - In front of five story pagoda in Toshogu-Shrine.  My first time guiding to Kiwi and German.
In front of five story pagoda in Toshogu-Shrine. My first time guiding to Kiwi and German.
Tochigi Private Tour - In front of Tobu Nikko station.  I explain where we are going from now on.
In front of Tobu Nikko station. I explain where we are going from now on.
Tochigi Private Tour - With Sochi Winter Olympic Games gold medalist.  A couple years prior, his mother took this photo in Nikko.
With Sochi Winter Olympic Games gold medalist. A couple years prior, his mother took this photo in Nikko.
Tour Guide - Jack M.

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Jack M.

4.90 / 5
(68 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.

Important

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!

Nikko walking tour (The world heritage site and hidden treasure spots)cover image

Nikko walking tour (The world heritage site and hidden treasure spots)

Nikko
8 hours

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.

FROM$230/ per group
Greedy Nikko Tour (enjoy both historical sites and beautiful lakes and waterfalls)cover image

Greedy Nikko Tour (enjoy both historical sites and beautiful lakes and waterfalls)

Nikko
8 hours

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.

FROM$288/ per group
Pottery Village Mashiko (Hamada Shoji's ware) Museum, Cafe and Laughing King of Hell Statue.cover image

Pottery Village Mashiko (Hamada Shoji's ware) Museum, Cafe and Laughing King of Hell Statue.

Tochigi
7 hours

We visit Mashiko village outskirt of Utsunomiya, capital of Tochigi prefecture. Making Mashiko famous is Hamada Shoji after he moved to Mashiko. Mashiko ware was for daily use ceramics like pots, plates as such. Therefore it was not really an art, initially but since Hamada Shoji settled in this village, practical utility and artistic beauty combine to make us comfortable life. Now Mashiko village accept a lot of artists from other area. Actually not only artists but entrepreneurs. You can enjoy nice Cafes in Mashiko. You can enjoy cups, plates using Mashiko ware and food itself is superb. So we visit this town and see museums and shops and also indigo dye factory. In Saimyoji temple, we can see a laughing King of Hell statue.

FROM$192/ per group
Nasu Heisei-no-mori Forest walk and Nasu Highland cover image

Nasu Heisei-no-mori Forest walk and Nasu Highland

Tochigi
8 hours

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.

FROM$192/ per group

Reviews

Day with Jack

A great day, Jack worked hard to show us the sights, although the weather did not cooperate. Jack made sure all our questions were answered and was very courteous. His English was great and we made sure to maximize our experience. Very happy

Louise Y.

Jack M.

I will always remember the incident that happened while we were in Nikko. A flat tyre depressed me, but your husband helped me, and we ended up eating Chinese lunch unexpectedly because lunchtime was almost over. The fried chicken Chinese style was excellent. I will return to the restaurant if my guests agree to the idea.

Jack knows Nikko!

We thoroughly enjoyed our escape from Tokyo to beautiful Nikko! Jack was very hospitable, knowledgeable and able to navigate very busy nature sites to maximize our time. The tour was a nice mix of nature and history with cultural discussions mixed in.

Pam I.

Jack M.

Thank you for your comment on me. I am delighted to spend the day with you.

Jack was amazing!!

If you want a professional guide who knows what they are doing and is willing to go out of his way to make sure that you have an amazing experience, then you need to book Jack san!! He is amazing, we had so much fun and learned so much and we saw Mount Fuji! Thank you Jack san!!!

Everett K.

Jack M.

Thank you for your comment. I am sure Matt and Kari enjoyed themselves with me on October 19th.

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