
Activity
ActivityLake 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 | <June> 10th and 24th <July> 8th and 29th <September> 9th and 30th
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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) |
| remarks |
Please wear comfortable clothing (long sleeves, long pants, and a jacket that can be layered) and comfortable walking 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 | <November> 18th and 25th <December> 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
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| 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) |
| remarks |
Please wear comfortable clothing (long sleeves, long pants, and a layered jacket recommended) and comfortable shoes. This event will be co-hosted with Oku-Nikko Guesthouse JUN LLC. Oku-Nikko Guesthouse JUN LLC |
Stargazing
Oku-Nikko, with its high altitude and little light pollution, is also popular as one of the best stargazing spots in the Kanto region!
You can see the constellations unique to this season in this natural planetarium that sparkles across the sky.
Constellation charts are available at the front desk upon request (please return them after use).
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| Venue | Lake Yuno, Yumoto Hot springs around the city *Each |
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| event date | year round
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| Charge | free |
Puzzle game
Even if you solve it with your family or friends,
A puzzle you can solve indoors by yourself!
This is a puzzle game for beginners to intermediate players.
We offer two types of activities that can be enjoyed by both children and adults during your stay.
If you would like to use this service, please contact the front desk.
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| event date | March 1st to August 31st |
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| Sales hours | 14:00~21:00 |
| Charge | 1,000円(税込) |
| subject | For ages 10 and up However, small children can also participate with their parents. |
| remarks | 1. Letter from the Hotel Fairy (Japanese only) 2. Find the scroll sleeping in the castle. Available in Japanese and English. |
Drawing Racing
This attraction allows children to draw their favorite vehicles and experience the fun of seeing them run around on the screen.
Let's pursue the creation of our own unique supercar!
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| operating time | 14:00~21:00 |
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| Charge | free |
| place | 1st floor lobby |
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 | April 11th to the end of November |
| open time | 8:00~16:30 |
| Charge | Adult: 500 yen Child: 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 dedicated it, you will be given a special goshuin (red seal) written on gold paper as proof.
The dedicated sutras are offered to the principal deity of Bhaisajyaguru, Yakushi Nyorai, and burned at the Onsenji Yakushi-ko "Saitou Daigomaku Ceremony" held every year on August 8th.
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| place | Tochigi Nikko-shi Yumoto 2559
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| event date | April 11th to the end of November |
| 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
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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| event date | April to September |
| 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 | 15 minutes by car from the hotel |
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 Nikko Yuba Manufacturing's Nikko Factory, you can observe the yuba-making process and experience pulling up the yuba. This is the only facility in Tochigi Prefecture offering such a tour.
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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Walk through Oku-Nikko in winter! Morning snowshoe tour
This is a morning trekking tour that departs and returns from the hotel and is easy for even first-timers to join.
A certified guide from the Japan Mountain Guides Association will provide a thorough lecture on how to use snowshoes and the key points of winter mountain hiking.
In the snowy forest, you can enjoy observing animal footprints and the natural changes that are unique to winter!
*The experience fee includes snowshoe rental.
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| event date | Applications for the 2026 fiscal year have been closed. We will update the information for Winter 2027 as soon as it is decided. |
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| open time | Meeting at 8:15, held from 8:30 to 9:30 |
| Charge | 2,000円(税込) |
| Meeting point | Hotel Lobby |
| Venue | Lake Yuno, Yumoto Hot springs Around the city |
| Number of participants | 1 to 8 people |
| subject | Junior high school students and above |
| Deadline | By 8:00 p.m. the day before (please apply at the front desk after checking in) |
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Please prepare warm clothing (moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and heat-retaining), separate rainwear (top and bottom), a knit hat, gloves (such as thick ski gloves), and shoes (snow boots or winter hiking boots). *The experience fee includes snowshoe rental. This tour is co-hosted with Oku-Nikko Guesthouse JUN LLC. Please contact the following number only for inquiries regarding what to bring and the guide contents. Oku-Nikko Guesthouse JUN LLC |