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Stargazing
Oku-Nikko, with its high altitude and little light pollution, is also popular as one of the Kanto region's leading stargazing spots!
Enjoy a fantastic night in Oku-Nikko in this natural planetarium where the sky sparkles, discovering constellations unique to this season, and listening to a guide tell you stories about the stars.
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| Venue | Lake Yunoko and Yumoto Hot springs area |
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| event date | The 2025 fiscal year has ended. We will update the information for spring 2026 and beyond as soon as it is decided. |
| open time | 20:00～21:00 |
| Charge | 1,000円（税込） |
| Meeting point | Hotel Lobby |
| Number of participants | 1 to 10 people |
| Deadline | Until 5:00 p.m. on the day of your reservation (please apply at the front desk after checking in) |
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Gloves, hat, and other warm clothing Oku-Nikko Guesthouse JUN LLC |
Lake Yunoko Morning Guided Walk
The calm Lake Yunoko is surrounded by mountains on three sides.
This is a walking tour accompanied by a nature guide who will provide various information about the flora and fauna that live along the lake, as well as its topography and history.
Enjoy a refreshing morning walk in Oku-Nikko.
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| event date | The 2025 fiscal year has ended. We will update the information for spring 2026 and beyond as soon as it is decided. |
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| open time | Meeting at 8:15, held from 8:30 to 9:30 |
| Charge | 1,000円（税込） |
| Meeting point | Hotel Lobby |
| Number of participants | 1 to 20 people |
| Deadline | By 8:00 p.m. the day before (please apply at the front desk after checking in) |
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Please wear comfortable clothing (long sleeves, long trousers, and a layered jacket recommended) and comfortable shoes. Oku-Nikko Guesthouse JUN LLC |
Morning Bird Watching
Why not try some morning birdwatching to spot the wild birds of Oku-Nikko?
Your nature guide will explain how to use the binoculars and then show you around Lake Yunoko and the Yumoto Hot springs area.
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| Venue | Lake Yunoko and Yumoto Hot springs area |
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| event date | The 2025 fiscal year has ended. We will update the information for spring 2026 and beyond as soon as it is decided. |
| open time | Meeting at 8:15, held from 8:30 to 9:30 |
| Charge | 1,000 yen (tax included) *Binoculars rental included |
| Meeting point | Hotel Lobby |
| Number of participants | 1 to 8 people |
| Deadline | By 8:00 p.m. the day before (please apply at the front desk after checking in) |
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Please wear comfortable clothing (long sleeves, long trousers, and a layered jacket recommended) and comfortable shoes. Oku-Nikko Guesthouse JUN LLC |
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.
\Special benefits available for guests/
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| Meeting point | Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel premises Hot springs Parking in front of the facility (free of charge) Tochigi Nikko-shi 2482 Chugu Shrine
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| Date and time Closed Day |
~ Late November |
| open time | 9:00～11:00/11:30～13:30/14:00～16:00 |
| Charge | Adults: 7,200 yen * Insurance fee: 500 yen *Payment is only accepted at the time of reservation. Payment on the day is not possible. |
| 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 | If you are staying at our hotel, rental shoes are free of charge. |
※ In the "Other" section of the reservation form
Please write "Staying KAMENOI HOTEL Okunikko."
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.
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| place | Tochigi Nikko-shi Yumoto 2559
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| event date | Mid-April to the end of November *This may vary slightly depending on the year's weather conditions, such as snowfall. |
| open time | 9:00～15:00 *Bath break 1 hour |
| Charge | Adults: 500 yen Children: 300 yen |
| Meeting point | Go directly to Hot springs |
No reservation required
Directly to the site
Copying Sutras
Experience a soothing and tranquil time
To complete it, simply trace sincerely 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 Yakushi-ko "Saitou Daigoma Ceremony" held every year on August 8th.
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| place | Tochigi Nikko-shi Yumoto 2559
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| event date | Mid-April to the end of November *This may vary slightly depending on the year's weather conditions, such as snowfall. |
| 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 |
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.
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| place | mekke Nikko Local Center (Tochigi Nikko-shi 591 Miyuki-cho)
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| Date and time | Irregular (about 4 days a week) Dates and times can be found at the link Please check. mekke Nikko Folklore Center |
| Experience time required | 1 hour to 1.5 hours |
| Charge | 2,600円（税込） |
| Number of participants | 1 to 6 people |
| subject | 4th grade and above |
Factory tour and yuba pulling 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.
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| place | Nikko Yuba Manufacturing Corporation, Nikko Plant (Tochigi Nikko-shi 3589 Akabori, Ikura)
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| event date | Tuesday and Saturday |
| open time | 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. |
| Number of participants | 1 to 8 people |
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