Tochigi in One Day: Dismissal — Guide Mike

October, 2024

This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 9:15: Meet in front of Toshogu Shrine
  • 9:30~11:15: Toshogu Shrine ~ Futarasan Shrine ~ Rinnoji Temple, sightseeing on foot
  • 11:15~11:55: Yasukawacho (ascending the Second Irohazaka by Tobu Bus) Chuzenji Onsen
  • 11:55~13:35: Stroll around Lake Chuzenji ~ Lunch ~ Round trip to the observation deck and base of Kegon Falls by elevator
  • 13:35~14:40: Chuzenji Onsen (descending the Irohazaka by Tobu Bus) in front of Tamozawa Imperial Villa Park
  • 14:40~15:15: Tour of Tamozawa Imperial Villa
  • 15:15~15:30: In front of Tamozawa Imperial Villa Park (Tobu Bus) Tobu Nikko Station
  • 15:30: Dismissal

What Is a Private Nikko Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were a group visiting from North America. They both listened very attentively to my explanations and asked many questions, which made our conversation very lively. In Nikko, two shrines and one temple are registered as World Heritage sites, and in order to explain the relationship among these two shrines and one temple, I had to begin with an explanation of Shinto and Buddhism. Through this, I renewed my awareness that for guiding in Nikko it is essential to be able to give a convincing explanation of the Japanese view of religion, as well as of Shinto and Buddhism. Also, when the guests asked what they should do the next day, I recommended Nikko Edomura.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1BusYasukawacho～Chuzenji Onsen1,150JPY
Section 2BusChuzenji Onsen～In front of Tamozawa Imperial Villa Park1,150JPY
Section 3BusIn front of Tamozawa Imperial Villa Park～Tobu Nikko Station280JPY
Total2,580JPY

Tour Report by Mike

I have worked in the automotive industry for 44 years including 30 years with sales responsibility for the global car manufacturers. And I have lived in the U.S. for 20 years as permanent resident. I am quite familiar with communication in English with foreigners. I am confident not only to satisfy you but also to exceed your expectation with deep knowledge of Japan, especially for its culture based on the long history. There are many sightseers musts in Japan and I look forward to guiding you for beautiful sights, historic relics, and modern day-to-day life of the people here.

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