Highland Nikko Hiking and Cruising One-day Tour (May to Oct.)

Nature & Outdoor
Tokyo
English
12 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 5 people

Hiking along the coast line of Lake Chuzenji or in Senjogahara wetland which is registered under the Ramsar Convention as “Oku-Nikko-shitsugen” (the wetland in Highland Nikko) and cruising in the lake.

Shoji K.

4.75 / 5
(80 reviews)

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo or Tobu Nikko Station

1.Hiking in Highland Nikko (Oku-Nikko)

2.Lake Chuzenji Cruising

3.Kegon Waterfall

4.Ryuzu Waterfall

5.Senjogahara Wetland

Ending Point

At your hotel in Tokyo or Tobu Nikko Station

What to Expect

We enjoy hiking along the coast line of Lake Chuzenji or in Senjogahara wetland which is registered under the Ramsar Convention as “Oku-Nikko-shitsugen” (the wetland in Highland Nikko) and cruising in the lake. Spring (May to Jun) and Autumn (Sept. to Oct.) are good seasons for this tour. In Spring, you can enjoy a variety of flowers and fresh young leaves. In Autumn, you should be fascinated by autumn leaves as well as schools of red-colored kokanee salmon coming up into a stream from the lake for spawning.

From Nikko station, we take a bus to Oku-Nikko, or Highland Nikko, after lunch we hike along the coast of Lake Chuzenji or in Senjogahara wetland, and cruise in the lake.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up

What‘s not included

The following transportation fees (you and guide), Train from Asakusa to Nikko (round ticket): 5600 yen/person, Bus fare in Nikko: 2000~2650 yen/person, Cruizing fare: 600 yen/person, lunch 1500~2000 yen/person

Important Information

I can guide you in Hiroshima if you pay my transportation fee.





This tour is available only from May to October. In October (autumn leaves season), tours only on weekdays are available. Because extremely heavy traffic jam occurs on weekends (Sat. Sun.) in this season.

In October (autumn leaves season), tours only on weekdays are available. Because extremely heavy traffic jam occurs on weekends (Sat. Sun.) in this season.

The hiking course is not fixed but flexible, depending on the conditions. Let us discuss the course beforehand, taking the season, your request, your physical condition, etc. into account.

In case of bad weather, we will visit Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park, Nikko Nature Museum, Fish and Forest Bio-Park, etc. instead of hiking.

You can choose our meeting place, at your hotel or Tobu Nikko station. In case of meeting at your hotel, we will meet at 7:00 am and head for Nikko together by train. If you choose Tobu Nikko station for our meeting place, you need to come to the station by yourself by 10:00 am.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Reviews

Beryn H.

5 / 5
May 27, 2024

Don't miss the view from the observatory, the Tsukiji Outer Market or the Shiboya crossing

My husband and I recently spent four days touring in Japan with Shoji.   He patiently and expertly steered us through a very confusing combination of multiple subways rides, regular trains, tramways and cable cars, as required each day, including obtaining the requisite tickets.  He is knowledgeable about a great many different areas of Japan, so he was able to guide us to Nikko, Hakone, and Kamakura - as well as multiple locations within the metro-Tokyo area.  It was a pleasure to be able to explore with the same well-educated guide for all four days, and his English fluency was perfect for us as we speak no Japanese.

Beryn H.

5 / 5
May 27, 2024

Follow the long pathway to see the Great seated Buddha at the Kotoku-in Temple

My husband and I recently spent four days touring in Japan with Shoji.   He patiently and expertly steered us through a very confusing combination of multiple subways rides, regular trains, tramways and cable cars, as required each day, including obtaining the requisite tickets.  He is knowledgeable about a great many different areas of Japan, so he was able to guide us to Nikko, Hakone, and Kamakura - as well as multiple locations within the metro-Tokyo area.  It was a pleasure to be able to explore with the same well-educated guide for all four days, and his English fluency was perfect for us as we speak no Japanese.

Beryn H.

5 / 5
May 27, 2024

Check out the Toryu bridge over the Ara River, when you travel to see the Toshogu Shrine Complex

My husband and I recently spent four days touring in Japan with Shoji.   He patiently and expertly steered us through a very confusing combination of multiple subways rides, regular trains, tramways and cable cars, as required each day, including obtaining the requisite tickets.  He is knowledgeable about a great many different areas of Japan, so he was able to guide us to Nikko, Hakone, and Kamakura - as well as multiple locations within the metro-Tokyo area.  It was a pleasure to be able to explore with the same well-educated guide for all four days, and his English fluency was perfect for us as we speak no Japanese.

Beryn H.

5 / 5
May 27, 2024

The Hakone Open Air Museum is fabulous!

My husband and I recently spent four days touring in Japan with Shoji.   He patiently and expertly steered us through a very confusing combination of multiple subways rides, regular trains, tramways and cable cars, as required each day, including obtaining the requisite tickets.  He is knowledgeable about a great many different areas of Japan, so he was able to guide us to Nikko, Hakone, and Kamakura - as well as multiple locations within the metro-Tokyo area.  It was a pleasure to be able to explore with the same well-educated guide for all four days, and his English fluency was perfect for us as we speak no Japanese.

$321/ per group

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