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Activity
Activity
Three types of activities guided by nature guides
1. Morning bird watching
Nikko has a diverse natural environment and is a place where you can see a variety of wild birds.
Your nature guide will show you how to use the binoculars and give you tips on 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?
| event date | April 23, May 14, May 28, June 11, June 25, November 12, November 26, December 10, December 24 *All Wednesdays ※Cancelled in case of rain |
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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) |
②Stargazing in Oku-Nikko
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 fantastical spring evening in Oku-Nikko as you discover seasonal constellations in this natural planetarium that sparkles across the sky and listen to a guide tell you stories about the stars.
| event date | 4/23, 5/14, 5/28, 9/10, 9/24 *All Wednesdays *Cancelled in case of rain or cloudy weather |
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| 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) |
3. 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.
| event date | 7/9, 7/23, 9/10, 9/24 *All Wednesdays ※Cancelled in case of rain |
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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 | <General Information> Please wear comfortable clothing (long sleeves, long trousers, and a layered jacket recommended) and comfortable shoes. Mornings and evenings may be chilly. As this is mainly an observation tour, please bring warm clothing (including gloves and a hat) from November to December. This event will be co-hosted with Oku-Nikko Guesthouse JUN LLC. Please contact the following number only if you have any questions about what to bring or the guided tour. Oku-Nikko Guesthouse JUN LLC Nature Guide TEL: 070-4348-5089 https://nikko-activity.com/ |
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Please make a reservation in advance with the hotel
TEL:0288-62-2700
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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| open time | 9:00～11:00/11:30～13:30/14:00～16:00 |
| 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 | 9:00～15:00 *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 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.
| 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) Dates and times can be found at the link Please check. https://www.mekke-nikko.com/reserve |
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| Experience time required | 1 hour to 1.5 hours |
| Charge | 2,600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 Children under the fourth grade of elementary school: We also offer deerskin craft experiences starting from 1,800 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 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.
| event date | Tuesday and Saturday |
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| 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. |
| Meeting point | Nikko Yuba Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Nikko Factory |
| Number of participants | 1 to 8 people |
| 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. (Tuesdays and Saturdays 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.