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Activity
Activity
Morning bird watching with a nature guide
A morning trip to Oku-Nikko to find wild birds
Nikko has a diverse natural environment and is a place where you can see a variety of wild birds.
Your nature guide will provide you with instructions on how to use binoculars (free rental) and tips for observation.
After learning how to use the binoculars, you will enjoy bird watching while taking a leisurely walk around the park grounds of Lake Yunoko and Yumoto Hot springs area.
Why not try some morning birdwatching to spot the wild birds of Oku-Nikko?
Clothing: Comfortable clothing (long sleeves, long trousers, winter clothing, gloves, hat, etc.), comfortable shoes
*This tour will be mainly for observation, so there will not be much walking. Please wear warm clothes.
*There is a possibility of snowfall from December onwards. Please be sure to bring snow boots or other cold weather gear.
*The event may be canceled in the event of bad weather.
Co-hosted by Oku-Nikko Guesthouse JUN LLC
| event date | Wednesday, November 13 Wednesday, November 27 December 11 (Wednesday) December 25 (Wednesday) |
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| open time | 8:00～9:00 |
| Charge | 1,000円（税込） |
| Meeting point | Hotel Lobby |
| Number of participants | 1 to 8 people |
| remarks | Inquiries regarding what to bring and guide contents Oku-Nikko Guesthouse JUN LLC Nature Guide TEL: 070-4348-5089 E-mail: info.okunikkojun@gmail.com |
Please make a reservation in advance with the hotel
TEL:0288-62-2700
Deadline for application: 8:00 p.m. the day before
(Please apply at the front desk after checking in.)
Lake Chuzenji Kayaking Experience
Safe even for first-timers!
Enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Chuzenji
Even first-timers or those who are not confident in their physical strength can safely and easily experience kayaking on Lake Chuzenji in Oku-Nikko, which is rich in nature.
The joy of canoeing on Lake Chuzenji is being able to enjoy nature from the lake's surface, from fresh greenery to autumn leaves.
Why not try kayaking with your family or friends?
| Date and time Closed Day |
~ Late November |
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| Charge | Adults: 7,200 yen * Insurance fee: 500 yen |
| Meeting point | On the grounds of Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel Parking lot in front of Hot springs facility (Free parking available) |
| subject | Height 100cm or more (Preschoolers through 4th graders will ride in the boat with their guardian) *Students aged 5th grade and above can ride alone. |
| remarks | 15 minutes by car from the hotel |
Day trip (bathing break)
You can enjoy Hot springs at a temple, which is rare even across Japan!
Nikkozan Hot springs is a branch temple of the World Heritage Site, Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple.
This is a very rare temple in Japan where you can enjoy Hot springs, and you can take a day trip to enjoy the baths.
| event date | Mid-April to the end of November *This may vary slightly depending on the year's weather conditions, such as snowfall. |
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| open time | 8:00～15:00 *Bath break 1 hour |
| Charge | Adults: 500 yen Children: 300 yen |
| Meeting point | Go directly to Hot springs |
| remarks | 7 minutes walk from the hotel |
No reservation required
Directly to the site
Copying Sutras
Experience a soothing and tranquil time
To complete it, simply trace with all your heart the 16 characters of the Medicine Sutra written in light ink.
Once you have copied the sutra and submitted it, you will be given a special goshuin (red seal) written on gold paper as proof.
The submitted sutras are offered to the principal image of Bhaisajyaguru, Yakushi Nyorai, and burned at the Hot springs-ko "Saitou Daigoma Ceremony" held every year on August 8th.
| event date | Mid-April to the end of November *This may vary slightly depending on the year's weather conditions, such as snowfall. |
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| Event time/ Travel time |
9:00～15:00 *The journey takes about 15 minutes. |
| Charge | 1,000円 |
| Meeting point | Go directly to Hot springs |
| remarks | 7 minutes walk from the hotel |
No reservation required
Directly to the site
Nikko carving experience
Experience Nikko's proud traditional craft, "Nikko Carving"!
You can experience this casual experience with just one person using a carving knife called a "scratch knife," which is unique to Nikko carving.
Our staff will teach you how to use the carving knife and how to carve, so even beginners can feel at ease.
| Date and time | Irregular (about 4 days a week) Please check the link for the date and time of the event. https://www.mekke-nikko.com/reserve |
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| Experience time required | 1 hour to 1.5 hours |
| Charge | 2,200円（税込） |
| Meeting point | mekke Nikko Folklore Center |
| Number of participants | 1 to 6 people |
| subject | 4th grade and above |
| remarks | 45 minutes by car from the hotel For children under the fourth grade of elementary school, we also offer deerskin craft experiences starting from 1,500 yen (tax included). For more information, please check the website below and contact us directly. https://www.mekke-nikko.com/nikkodeerskinhandcraft |
Factory tour and yuba experience
Have fun while learning about the traditional food culture of the region!
At the Nikko Yuba Manufacturing Nikko Factory, you can observe the yuba-making process and experience pulling the yuba up, which is the only experience of its kind Tochigi.
On the factory tour, you can see how yuba is made through glass.
You can also enjoy making yuba in a miniature yuba tank during the yuba pulling experience.
| event date | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
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| Experience event | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:00/11:00/13:00/14:00 Experience time: 45 minutes |
| Charge | 1-4 people 500 yen (tax included)/person 2,000 yen (tax included) for groups of 5 or more *Factory tours through the glass are free of charge. |
| Meeting point | Nikko Yuba Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Nikko Factory |
| remarks | Approximately 60 minutes by car from the hotel |
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*Please make your reservation at least one week before your desired date.
*No reservation is required if you only want to tour the factory through the glass. (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:00-15:00)
*When making a reservation, please tell us that you would like to make the reservation through the "Kamenoi Hotel Okunikko" page.