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The first day of the tour will be spent visiting Nikko's two World Heritage shrines and one temple, and enjoying hot springs and local cuisine.
Next day is a premium cycling tour of Oku-Nikko's spectacular scenery and wilderness with a Nikko monk. You will visit all of Oku-Nikko's most scenic spots and enjoy a Dharma talk intertwined with Oku-Nikko's history and nature.
The tour will pass along a Ramsar protected area where only low-pollution buses are allowed to enter, chill time by Lake Chuzenji, and spend a time of physical and mental wellness by doing zazen in a special room not usually open to the public at the goal destination, Tachiki Kannon. This tour will allow you to fully enjoy the clear and beautiful nature and authentic atmosphere of Oku-Nikko, which has long been chosen as a vacation home by ambassadors from many countries, and to experience the charm of Oku-Nikko.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet a local guide who has a tour flag at main entrance of the station.
Itinerary
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1
Walking through a world heritage with a local guide.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Walking through a world heritage with a local guide.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Walking through a world heritage with a local guide.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Drive through the mountain road.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5
Dinner / Breakfast, and bathing.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6
Start cycling with a monk.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Bathing in the hot spring. After taking a bath, listen to a monk talk about Onsenji Temple while enjoying Oku-Nikko's specialty, salted sweet bean jelly.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8
Cycling through spectacular views of Yunoko and Yutaki.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9
Great view of the greenfield.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
10
Chill time by the lake.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
11
Experience zazen at Tachiki Kannon.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
12
Lunch at local Japanese restaurant near the falls.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
13
Drive through the route which was nominated as one of "the 100 Best Roads of Japan".
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
14
Get on the Spacia X Express back to Tokyo.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Visit Niko's World Heritage Shrines & Temple / Stay in Nikko Yumoto Onsen
Nikko Cycling Tour guided by a Local Monk
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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