Nikko Private Day Tour – Temples, Nature & Hidden Gems
Discover the Charm of Nikko: Private Guided Tour from Tokyo
Embark on a personalized journey to Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage destination known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. This private tour offers an exclusive opportunity to explore Nikko’s highlights at your own pace, with an expert guide tailoring the experience to your interests.
Why Choose This Tour? • Private Experience: Enjoy the flexibility of a private guide and itinerary designed just for you. • Expert Insights: Learn the history, legends, and culture of Nikko from a knowledgeable local guide. • Seamless Travel: Round-trip transportation from Tokyo ensures a hassle-free adventure.
This tour is perfect for travelers seeking a deeper connection with Japan’s history and natural wonders, all while enjoying the comfort and convenience of a private guide.
Book now to create unforgettable memories in the enchanting landscapes of Nikko!
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Duration: 10 hours
Van
Pickup included
What's included in Nikko Private Day Tour – Temples, Nature & Hidden Gems
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Nikko Tosho-gu
Understand why “Don’t say ‘magnificent’ until you’ve seen Nikko” visiting the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate and nearby shrines and temple. The most renowned shrine of “the Shrines and Temples of Nikko”-a Japan’s leading world heritage, is where Ieyasu Tokugawa, the great Shogun who started the flourishing Edo Period, is enshrined. Most of the shrine complex you see today was rebuilt in 17th century. The shrine contains 55 buildings including 8 national treasures and 34 listed buildings. The highlights are sumptuous carvings lacquered and richly coloured brilliantly, which you will gaze at craftsmanship assembled from all over the country. Do not miss the symbol of peace “Sleeping Cat”, and the “Three Monkeys” with the “see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil” poses!
Shinkyo Bridge
The Shinkyo Bridge (神橋, Shinkyō, "sacred bridge") stands at the entrance to Nikko's shrines and temples, and technically belongs to Futarasan Shrine. The bridge is ranked as one of Japan's three finest bridges together with Iwakuni's Kintaikyo and Saruhashi in Yamanashi Prefecture. The current Shinkyo was constructed in 1636, but a bridge of some kind had marked the same spot for much longer, although its exact origins are unclear. Until 1973, Shinkyo was off limit to the general public. It underwent extensive renovation works in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and visitors can now walk across the bridge and back for an entrance fee.
Rinno-ji Temple
Rinnoji (輪王寺, Rinnōji) is Nikko's most important temple. It was founded by Shodo Shonin, the Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism to Nikko in the 8th century. The temple's main building, the Sanbutsudo, houses large, gold lacquered, wooden statues of Amida, Senju-Kannon ("Kannon with a thousand arms") and Bato-Kannon ("Kannon with a horse head"). The three deities are regarded as Buddhist manifestations of Nikko's three mountain deities which are enshrined at Futarasan Shrine. A decade-long renovation of the Sanbutsudo was completed in spring 2019.
Inclusions
- Free onboard Wi-Fi, USB charging and bottled water
- All taxes, tolls fees included
- English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Private luxury transportation
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in central Tokyo
- Entrance Fee to toshogu shrine 1600¥
- Entrance Fee to Shinko bridge 200 ¥
- Entrance Fee to imperial villa 350 ¥
- Entrance Fee to kagon fall 570 ¥
- Gratuities (optional, not required but appreciated)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
• Pickups within the Tokyo 23 wards: No extra charge. • Pickups outside the Tokyo 23 wards Additional ¥5000 (in Tokyo)
