Tokyo

1 Day Private Nikko World Heritage Tour (Charter) - English Speaking Driver

Tokyo, Japan

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From $420.25

per group (up to 5)

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

10 to 12 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Head to Nikko with a private driver to discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Toshogu Shrine, savor an authentic yuba gozen lunch, and see the Kegon Falls. Perfect if you’re looking for an easy day trip, this option is customizable to you. Chat with your driver as you travel, and put together an itinerary that’s focused on the Nikko sights you want to see.

Relax on the journey to Nikko in the comfort of your own private vehicle
Travel to and from any Tokyo location that’s convenient for your group
Build your own Nikko itinerary and visit sites such as Lake Chuzenji
Ask your driver for restaurant recommendations to try Nikko specialities

What's Included

Meet & Greet
Petrol/Gas
Highway Tolls
English Speaking Driver
Aircon
Modern & Clean Vehicle
WiFi Hotspot Router (In Vehicle, when available)
Fuel surcharge
Landing and facility fees

Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

Pickup details

The price is applicable for pick-up / drop-off from Tokyo's 23 wards. Any other area will have an surcharge of JPY 5,000-20,000 to be paid before or on the day of the trip. (23 wards of Tokyo: Chuo, Chiyoda, Minato, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Toshima, Taito, Meguro, Bunkyo, Shinagawa, Nakano, Setagaya, Suginami, Ota, Kita, Arakawa, Sumida, Koto, Itabashi, Nerima, Edogawa, Katsushika, Adachi)

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Our Chauffeurs-All our drivers are licensed professionals and speak both English and Japanese. With over 30 years of experience on Japan’s roads, they will ensure your journey is safe, convenient and enjoyable.

Our Fleet-All our vehicles are clean, modern and highly maintained. They are equipped with free Wifi routers so you can stay connected on the go!
This trip is for 10 hours duration (from hotel pick-up to drop-off). Any additional time will be charged as overtime at 2,500JPY per 30 minutes, payable directly to the driver on the day of the trip
The operator can only offer 1 child seat per group / vehicle
Please note: The operator will contact guest via WhatsApp 1 day prior the trip
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

26 reviews

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pigwilla, May 2024

As always Viator delivered exactly as advertised. A very full and enjoyable day. With an excellent guide. Would thoroughly recommend. Viator never disappoint.

Brilliant day to Nickko.

MURDOCH_S, May 2024

Beautiful area of historic importance. Driver was first class and made sure we saw everything both scenic and cultural. Long day but could never have seen so much in one day on our own.

Customizable Nikko trip, very good driver

ddizon726, Nov 2023

Glad we opted for this. All the other tour options for Nikko from Tokyo had the same 2-3 spots, but for some reason without the popular Shinkyo red bridge. Umer was a very considerate and safe driver, esp in the twisties near Kegon falls. We got to visit the usual Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, the lake and Shinkyo bridge. All customized to our pace, plus we got to eat at this quaint pizza place with unique Nikko flavors. All we could have wished for, was for the driver to help take our pics, but for the basic service and customization, this was perfect.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for choosing our Nikko tour and sharing your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear that opting for our tour provided a unique and customized experience, including the must-visit spots like Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, the lake, and the iconic Shinkyo red bridge. We're glad Umer, your driver, demonstrated considerate and safe driving, especially in the twisty areas near Kegon Falls. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your suggestion about assisting with photos (feel free to ask Umer, and he’ll be more than happy to help capture those special moments for you) We're delighted we could offer a perfect and tailored experience for you. We hope to welcome you again for more memorable journeys!

Nikko on a weekday.

Bernardo_A, Oct 2023

I don’t remember reading this in the description of the tour, but it’s important to note that the drive from central Tokyo (we were two blocks away from Shinjuku station) to Nikko takes 150 minutes each way without major traffic jams. Best case scenario, you have five hours to spend visiting Nikko sites. We avoided going on a weekend because, on weekends, the roads are jammed and the sites are packed. Our driver picked us up at 8:10am on a Wednesday and were very fortunate to be able to spend a full five hours and kept just one step ahead of the crowds. We decided to follow our driver’s advice and started by first stopping at the Shinkyo Bridge. We spent about 20 minutes admiring the view and taking pictures. We then drove a few minutes to Nikkō Toshō-gū which was magical, even with all the other tourists. We spent more time there than our driver would have liked, but it was well worth it. By the time we were done, it was lunch time. The guide wanted to visit another site first, but we insisted that we go find lunch. The soba stand by the Shinkyo Bridge and it was fantastic. At that point we realized that we only had time to see two more sites before we had to hit the road back to Tokyo and we decided to go off script and visit Kanmanganfuchi Abyss and the Bake Jizo, somewhere our driver didn’t know about. It was a great 45 minute walk alongside the river. Recommended, for sure! We ended our visit to Nikko at Tamozawa Imperial Villa. We decided to just walk the grounds because we were too tight for time to tour the actual building. Again, it was wonderful. 3:45pm arrived sooner than we had hoped and it was time to head back to Shinkuku. Our driver was kind enough to make a couple of phone calls for us and try to get us dinner reservations in a nice restaurant (we had a list) back in Tokyo. We arrived at our hotel at 6:10pm on the dot. Overall, a great experience.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you for sharing your detailed experience with us. We're glad to hear that despite the travel time, you were able to make the most of your visit to Nikko on a Wednesday, avoiding weekend crowds and spending a full five hours exploring the sites. It's fantastic that your driver provided guidance and flexibility, allowing you to see various incredible spots, including the Shinkyo Bridge and Nikkō Toshō-gū We're pleased that despite time constraints, you enjoyed each moment and that our driver went above and beyond, assisting with dinner reservations upon your return to Tokyo. Your detailed feedback is valuable, and we're delighted you had an overall great experience.

Disappointing experience, having spent 8 of 10 hours in traffic and not seeing everything on the list

Boris_N, Jul 2023

We had a very disappointing experience with this "tour". First of all, it is not really a true tour - you get a driver with a van, who will take you to different spots in Nikko, drop you off and pick you up - it is basically a taxi service. Our driver Umer was very nice but we were not offered a single word of history, overview, description of where we were going, etc. Even as we were being dropped off, the instructions of where to go and what to see were limited and confusing. We also got extremely unlucky with traffic on the day of our tour (Sunday) and, as a result, did not see anything other than the shrine, red bridge and about 5 min at the waterfall. We did not have time for anything else. I appreciate the tour company cannot control the traffic, but they should have known what it could be on a Sunday and warned us or suggested we pick another day. Of the 10 hours, we spent 8 in the van driving and sitting in traffic. Also, we were shown where to have lunch and basically stood in the restaurant where no one spoke English as the old woman who worked there ran around us mumbling something in Japanese very unhappily. We stood there for 10 min and then walked out. If the driver knew that this is how the people were at this recommended restaurant, I would have expected him to come in and ensured that we were being served if no one speaks English at the restaurant. Then we had to walk the streets of Nikko looking for another place to eat. Finally, the Viator website says this is a 10-12 hour tour. Yet, the tour company sent me a note saying that any hours over 10 would be charged at 3000 yen per hour as overtime, which I did not appreciate. I cannot control traffic either, so why should I be paying extra for something the company is much better positioned to control than me?

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hi, Thanks for choosing us for your trip to Fuji. We're sorry you weren't completely satisfied, but we'd like to clear up a few things: Our trip was not guided as mentioned in our description. Maybe that was missed, leading to expectations not being met. The tour stops were rearranged slightly to avoid road congestion, not incorrect locations. The driver has vast experience and knowledge despite your perception. The traffic on the return was unforeseen. Regarding the vehicle, the air conditioning worked, and vibrations were from road features, not wheel imbalance. We keep our vehicles well-maintained. Our rates are competitive and include quality service, but we apologize if this didn't meet your expectations. We'd love to offer you another experience in the future. Just let us know your preferences, and we'll make it right. Best Regards, Krizzia

Well worth the drive

ZhiyingIsabel_L, Jun 2023

Our guide, Anees, was professional and on time. He picked us up at the pre-arranged hotel lobby and was patient to wait for our elderly tour mates. Though there was congestion and reroutes due to the typhoon, Anees navigated them well and even took us to a very well-equipped highway rest stop! It was a restful day trip with lots of nature and beauty to soak in. Be prepared for a total of 4h in the comfortable vehicle for the journey to and fro and bring some snacks to munch on the way.

A great trip

kateg47, Apr 2023

A good day but a long drive. Suggest you don’t spend too long at bridge and waterfall as the temple and the palace are unique and require more time than we had. We recommend eat lunch in the car and don’t wSte time in restaurant as the food is average.

Tanaka was a great guide

RichardHenley, Feb 2023

Tanaka was very attentive. I had a food allergy and he made sure he checked with the different restaurants to make sure they were able to accommodate my allergy then sat with us to make sure i was able to order something I could eat. He asked questions about our interests so he could adapt the tour and make sure we got to see the things that we would enjoy. A very pleasant and kind person.

very good

boris_z, Apr 2019

driver was very efficient and knowledgeable . Support services very good highly reccomended fggfff fff fff f ggfggfgfg fgfgf fg

Wonderful

Caslin_H, Nov 2018

It was a wonderful experience of nature in autumn on a private hired car with an English speaker driver, Mr Shaklee, who is gentle and thoughtful.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hi Caslin-san! Delighted to hear about your wonderful autumn nature experience with Shakeel! It's fantastic that he provided a thoughtful and gentle service. We are looking forward to see you again on your Japan trip in the future! Warm Regards, Krizzia