Nikko National Park

Water Falls Autumn Leaves Trekking Onsenji Temple Lake Chuzenji Kinugawa
Introduction
The Nikko National Park spreads among the three prefectures; Fukushima, Tochigi, and Gunma. Most of the area are in the mountainous area of Nasu volcanic belt.
Easy access from Tokyo, the Nikko National Park has lots of cultural sites such as the World Heritage Nikko Toshogu, zen temples and sake brewery. Oku Nikko is filled with abundance of great natures with their mountains, lakes, water falls and bogs. Because of this, you can experience everything from trekking, skiing, hot spring, and traditional cultures.
Reasons to Go
- Can cover varieties of request due to it’s location.
- Newly built Luxury hotels available.
- There are many activities not just nature related available to enjoy.
Recommended timing to visit
All seasons
Sample Tour Itinerary
Day 1
- **Transportation:public transportation, car rental, or private vehicle
- Tobu Asakusa Station 〜 Tobu Nikko Station(train or private vehicle)
- Tobu Nikko Station 〜 Around Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- Sightseeing Shinkyo Bridge, Nisha Ichiji (two shrines and one temple). Toshogu 〜 Around Lake Chuzenij(public transportation or private vehicle)
- Sightseeing Kegon Falls and Chuzenji Temple
- Lake Chuzenji to accommodation. (public transportation or private vehicle)
- Check-in: dinner at hotel
Day 2
- Meet with a guide at a hotel and head to Yumoto Onsen, Onsenji Temple, and ashiyu(Foot baths).
- Hike Yumoto Onsen, Senjougahara, and Shobugahama.(6.5 km, 4.5 hrs)
- Move to hotel and free time.
Day 3
- Meet with a guide at a hotel and head to Akanuma.
- Move from Ananuma to Nishinoko by Low Emission Bus.
- Hike at Lake Sainoko〜Senjougahara〜Odashirogahara〜Akanuma(4.5 km, 2 hrs) or Lake Chuzenji 〜 Senjougahara (19.7km, 6 hrs)
- Move to hotel and free time.
Day 4
Check out. Next destination.
Lake Chuzenji : Lake Chuzenji is a wonderful place where you can hear the beauty of crystal clear water, the sound of birds and the silence. It is also registered as a Ramsar Convention Wetland. Even beginners can enjoy SUP easily in the beautiful nature.
Senjogahara : Senjogahara is registered as a Ramsar Convention Wetland and is a world-class Heavy marshland. It offers some of the best hiking in the Nikko National Park.
Destination
Accommodations
- ・Nikko Astraea Hotel
- ・Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel Nikko
- ・The Ritz Carlton Nikko