Tochigi Prefecture

I am trying to decide on whether to do Nikko as a day trip from Tokyo or spend the night. I will be traveling with my three college age kids. I don't anticipate us getting a real early start, which is one of the reasons why I thought about staying overnight. As far as what we'd do, I am thinking the national park and temple complex, Shinkyo Bridge, Kanmaguchi Abyss, possibly Kegon Falls and/or Ryuzu Falls, and some short hikes. If staying overnight, what would be the best location? I was not finding lots of accommodation options for four people.

The Nikko tour was well worth it for a day trip from Tokyo, with scenic views and a very rustic mountain vibe. Our guide, Ko, was knowledgeable and explained the history and culture of Japan and the sites we visited in a very succinct and informative manner. He was very accommodative to my last minute schedule changes where I had to leave the tour early and helped greatly in navigating all the sites to maximise my time and enjoyment.

Prior to the trip, our tour leader, Mizki (Xiao Bo), confirmed the itinerary details via messaging apps and email. On the day of the trip, due to heavy rain, we couldn't ride the cable car, so we made a last-minute change to the Kegon Falls elevator to make up for this minor disappointment. Along the way, Mizki provided detailed explanations of the historical background and features of the attractions in both Chinese and English. Since the tour didn't include meals, she also recommended good local snacks to the group, making sure everyone had something to eat and drink to avoid getting hungry during the long drive. Our driver, Mr. Wang, was very kind and courteous, and his driving skills were excellent. As someone who has only traveled independently for over twenty years, this was my first time participating in a group day tour. Overall, it was a great travel experience, and I would consider this type of tour again in the future.

The bus had nice big windows to see the landscape views. Throughout the tour the tour guides, Jeffery and Ashley, were very attentive. Ashley was able to explain the sites in 3 languages and recommended a great restaurant for lunch. Even though we got lost and delayed our departure time, the tour guides were able to reach us and redirect us to the bus in a timely manner. Shoutout to the bus driver for the smooth ride down the curvy mountain roads 👍

We've taken 3 excursions through Klook, and on one of them, we were even forced to leave a positive review and take a photo proving we did it. In this case, I'm giving it 5 stars, and if I could, I'd give it 10. Jorge was a splendid guide; he speaks 5 languages. On top of that, he came around to each of us on the bus to talk about whatever we wanted. It was something I'd never seen before. In our case, we talked to him a bit about his life and the history of this temple. It's one of the most positive experiences I've ever had. Putting aside how great the guide is, Nikko is amazing, both the waterfall area and the temple. So far, it's the best I've seen in Japan.

just the winter illumination at ashikaga makes it totally worth it! it is a truly magical experience, perfect for all ages. for the hitachi seaside park, make sure you check the flowering status before going. unfortunately for us the flowers were mowed in preparation for the next season, but the park still offers sand dunes, grass fields, rock garden and an amusement park.

A huge thank you for this tour, it was the best part of my trip to Japan. Special thanks to Ai-san, she put together a fascinating program, told us many interesting things, and is just a very nice person ^^ I recommend it to everyone!

We were very lucky with the weather on this trip. All three attractions were great, especially the two parks. The Kochia at Hitachi Seaside Park were turning red. They were round and swaying in the wind, which was very cute and healing. The illumination show at Ashikaga Flower Park lived up to its reputation. The park put a lot of effort into creating a beautiful light display that resembled wisteria in full bloom. It was comparable to the wisteria in its prime, and there were scenic views everywhere in the park, with so much to see. The itinerary was well-planned, and the tour guide explained the meeting times and locations very carefully. I was very satisfied with the trip and felt it was very worthwhile. The only downside was the small seats on the minibus. I'm short, but I couldn't put my legs straight in front of me, so I had to sit at an angle. I was tired and uncomfortable after a day of that. It's windy and cold at the Seaside Park, so I recommend that visitors prepare warm clothing.

yong is good and well explained. its just its tour so need to be quick and have a lot of place to go.