Top Nikko Nature and Wildlife Tours

The beauty of Nikko as tourist destination is that you can experience the beauty of World-heritage architecture and breathtaking Nikko landscapes in one-day trip from Tokyo. This tour is designed to cover the beauty of both by visiting the following spots: Shinkyo Bridge,Toshogu Shrine,Akechidaira Plateau and Kegon Waterfall A suggested itinerary is as follows; 7:30a.m. Meet at the guest’s hotel. The party heads for Nikko by subway and train. 10:14-21 Arrive at JR Nikko St. or Tobu Nikko St. Within Nikko area, we move by bus and visit the following spots. -Shinkyo Bridge -Toshogu Shrine 12:25-13:10 Lunch 13:17 Move to scenic area by bus and visit the following spots. -Akechidaira Plateau: -Kegon Waterfall: 15:30 Bus ride at Lake Chuzenjiko for JR Nikko St. or Tobu Nikko St. 18:15-30 Arriving at Tokyo St. or Asakusa St.

【OUTLINE】 In this half-day tour, hike around the stunning Yuno lake while learning about the Okunikko Yumoto area's culture, nature, and history from a passionate local guide who knows everything there is about this special place. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・In just half a day, savor the breathtaking beauty of nature at Nikko National Park, which holds the longest history out all national parks in Japan. ・With a massive height of 70m and a length of 100m, Yudaki waterfall is sure to knock your socks off! ・If you're lucky, you might be encounter adorable wildlife like deer and monkeys! ・With over 20 years of meaningful experience, your veteran guide can adjust to meet your preferences in this very flexible tour.

This private and customizable tour for Nikko is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

This is an optional tour for travelers staying in Oku-Nikko. Oku-Nikko has great nature, and its beauty fascinates many hikers in Japan. You will be picked up from your staying hotel in Oku-Nikko by a local guide. Your friendly guide will take you to the best hiking course with his local knowledge and professional trekking skills. After you enjoy trekking, take a private vehicle and go back to Oku-Nikko; where you can take a private onsen, hot spring, that is located in a Japanese traditional temple. The temple is named literally Onsen Temple, and is located next to the source of hot springs. Please relax and enjoy this high quality onsen. Then, you will get a private transfer back to your hotel. Highlights: - Trekking with experienced and friendly local guide. - Private onsen, hot spring, located in temple - Private vehicle will support your entire itinerary

A nice activity package for those staying at any of the hotels in Oku-Nikko. This tour will be a guided tour, where you will meet your guide and ride on a electric bicycle through the beautiful nature that Nikko has to offer. Take in Japanese religious cultures, such as watching Buddhist monk perform a fire ritual at the famous Chuzenji Temple and participating in a Sutra writing to find your inner Zen. If you are staying at Oku-Nikko, make your time there even more special with this package that is made just for you! Highlights: -Friendly English speaking guide -Ride on an electric bicycle through Nikko's nature -Visit the residence of the French and former Italian embassy in Chuzenji -Go down the elevator to the Kegon Waterfall -Have local cuisine for lunch -Visit the Chuzenji Temple and experience Gomadaki (Buddhist Fire ceremony) -Drive to the Ryuzu Falls, and see if you can spot the Dragon

Enjoy hiking and birdwatching at the best time to visit, in early summer (late June to early July), when you can see the Nikko day lilies' colony! itinerary Route is based on the weekday schedule in October 2020. Hiking may take approximately 1.5 to 2 times longer than usual depends on weather conditions, congestion, and probabilities of birds’ occurrence. Sidewalks and benches are well maintained, plus there are flowers like Asian fawnlily in spring and many others in summer, let’s enjoy nature in peace. You can look out at the Pacific Ocean and even Tokyo Sky Tree on a clear day.

Highlights In winter when food is scarce, you can see small birds gathering to feed on the fruits of Malus sieboldii. You can see waterbirds gathering at Kotokunuma when covered with snow in winter. Let's see how the birds spend cold winter in harsh conditions. Solitary snipe*・Mallard・ Japanese wagtail・Rustic bunting・Eurasian wren, Long-billed plover*・Brown dipper・Japanese wagtail・ Coot・Tufted duck・Common pochard・White-tailed eagle*・Steller's sea eagle*・ Common goldeneye・ Common merganser・ Peregrine falcon* Common pochard Japanese wagtail

A great walking experience around the World Heritage area which introduces you to Nikko, a city that has developed through mountain asceticism, together with the animistic world of giant trees where Gods are believed to be dwelling. Let’s enjoy bird watching in the World Heritage area surrounded by giant cedar trees in a solemn atmosphere. Besides wild birds, with any luck, you can even see flying squirrels. Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a famous World Heritage site as well as a power spot which is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Tokugawa shogun, who laid the foundations of peace and culture during the 260 years of the Edo period and made a great contribution to the development of modern Japan.

Let's enjoy bird watching in a quiet atmosphere on the walking course through the forest along the lakeside. It is great to enjoy nature while visiting memorial parks converted from British and Italian embassies’ villas, thinking of the glamorous days in the early Showa period when it was said that Japan's Foreign Ministry moved to Nikko in summer. The route is almost flat so that you can enjoy bird watching at ease.

Relaxing at the former British Embassy Villa on the shores of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko National Park. Breakfast is included in the program. ・An exclusive usage for one group per day at the British Embassy’s Vila built by Ernest Satow, a British diplomat who influenced the Meiji Restoration (1868) and set the scene for the development of Nikko as a summer resort for foreigners. ・Relive the same spectacular view of Oku-Nikko, which was praised by Isabella Bird, a travel writer of the British Empire in the 19th century and the author of "Unbeaten Tracks in Japan". ・Enjoy the ultimate relaxation in tranquillity, with only natural sounds such as from the waves of the lake, the wind, and the chirping of birds. ・Experience the nature of Oku-Nikko with no tourists in the early morning. ・A yoga experience by Lake Chuzenji and a craft-making experience at the British Embassy Villa are available. (Additional fees apply)

Senjogahara is famous for its species of native plants (as many as 350) and many species of wild birds. You can look out over the vast marshland to experience the varied and spectacular nature at various viewing points with Mt. Nantai as background. You will enjoy the view of Senjogahara marshland and Mt. Nantai. The wooden path along Yukawa river as a nature trail is easy to walk.You can enjoy bird watching in the diverse natural environments such as marshes, riversides, Mongolian oak, and Malus sieboldii forests. The grasslands with clear views provide a good vantage point for bird watching. You can easily see small birds like parses and hear their vivid birdsong.