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Tour Itinerary
- 9:00 Meeting point: Hotel
- 9:34 departure Depart Shinjuku by limited express to Nikko
- 11:31 arrival Tobu Nikko, take the bus to Toshogu Omotesando
- 12:00－13:30 Tour Toshogu Shrine
- 13:30-14:00 Lunch at a cafe
- 14:00-14:30 Tour Futarasan Shrine
- 14:30-15:30 Tour Taiyuin
- 15:30-16:00 Tour Rinnoji Temple, take the bus to Tobu Nikko Station
- 16:39 departure Return to Tokyo by limited express
- 19:30 Hotel
What Is a Private Day Tour of Nikko's World Heritage Sites Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests traveled a very long way to visit Japan from a distant region. They were very interested in Japanese history and wished to sightsee in Nikko. They took their time exploring the four facilities of the Nikko World Heritage Site (Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine, Taiyuin, and Rinnoji Temple), and appeared very satisfied. Unfortunately it rained that day, but they were amazed by the fresh green foliage of early summer and the peaks partly veiled in mist, remarking how completely different it was from the natural scenery of their home region. The guests' accommodation was in Shibuya, and since the JR/Tobu limited express trains bound for Nikko departing from Shinjuku run infrequently and are very popular, I purchased the tickets in advance.
Click here for more details: Nikko Day Trip from Tokyo: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shibuya～Tobu Nikko | 6,880JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Tobu Nikko Station～Omotesando | 350JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Omotesando～Tobu Nikko Station | 350JPY |
| Total | 7,580JPY | ||
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Jun 11, 2026
Melissa_M
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
All the hits in in six short hours in Tokyo
Lots of…
Jun 11, 2026
Melissa_M
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
All the hits in in six short hours in Tokyo
Lots of walking and on and off subway. All the big hits—tsukiji, ginza, shibuya, Shinjuku. Very
informative and great cultural immersion. Steve was a trouper, had four of us to keep track
of like a pro! Recommend!
Jun 7, 2026
lornew449
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
4 hour tour in Tokyo with Steve!
Steve was a great tour…
Jun 7, 2026
lornew449
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
4 hour tour in Tokyo with Steve!
Steve was a great tour guide. He was very punctual, professional and very pleasant to be
around. We toured with him for 4 hours around Tokyo and showed us several sites and
taught us how to navigate through the subway system!
May 20, 2026
KateGolo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Wonderful Tour of Tokyo
We had a wonderful tour of Tokyo, and…
May 20, 2026
KateGolo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Wonderful Tour of Tokyo
We had a wonderful tour of Tokyo, and a huge part of that was thanks to our fantastic guide, Steve.
Steve expertly navigated us through the bustling streets, introducing us to hidden gems and iconic landmarks alike. Steve reached out in advance to make sure that we saw the landmarks that we wanted to see.
One of the highlights was the sake tasting experience. We were guided through the nuances of different sake varieties and the brewing process. It was both educational and delicious.
Overall, our tour of Tokyo was unforgettable.
May 19, 2026
sheilacL3330KS
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
I very interesting tour and also the shopping street.
Steve was an…
May 19, 2026
sheilacL3330KS
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
I very interesting tour and also the shopping street.
Steve was an excellent guide explaining all the intricacies of the metro system and finding a
very good Japanese cafe for lunch. Also visited a pig cafe which was fun.