Course 03
Course to enjoy the nature and history of Nikko
Time required
1 night, 2 days
With this course, you can fully enjoy the culture and history of the Nikko area,
while also enjoying the nature of the Oku-Nikko area that is a favorite among foreigners.
Enjoy the views such as the world's longest cedar tree-lined avenue that has been registered in the Guinness Book of World Records, and Lake Chuzenji, which is a favorite of ambassadors from many countries.
DAY1
DAY2

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From Asakusa Station to Kami-imaichiStation

Take the Limited Express train to Shimo-imaichi! At Shimo-imaichi Station, get on the Tobu Nikko Line for Kami-imaichi Station

From Asakusa Station to Shimo-imaichi Station: approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. [Tobu Limited Express SPACIA / Revaty] Change trains From Shimo-imaichi Station to Kami-imaichi Station: approximately 2 minutes. [Tobu Nikko Line / Bound for Tobu Nikko]

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As many as 12,350 cedar trees line both sides of this 37 km long avenue, which has been registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the World's Longest Tree-Lined Avenue"

From Kami-imaichi Station to Tobu Nikko Station: approximately 7 minutes. [Tobu Nikko Line / Bound for Tobu Nikko] Approximately 3 minutes’ walk

3

Experience Nikko-bori (woodcarving)

The origin of Nikko-bori is said to have come from the renowned craftsmen who renovated Nikko Toshogu-Shrine in the era of the 3rd General Iemitsu Tokugawa. They created art pieces to demonstrate their superior craftsmanship.

Take the Tobu bus bound for Yumoto Onsen for approximately 7 minutes. Get off at Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park bus stop

4

Soba Restaurant Takumi-an

Enjoy the "soba (buckwheat noodles) of the season" that changes with the season with a carefully made soup! You can taste healthy and savory soba made using buckwheat from Nikko, vegetables from Nikko, and yuba (tofu skin). Also enjoy sweets made with buckwheat!

Take the Tobu bus bound for Yumoto Onsen for approximately 40 minutes. Get off at Chuzenji Onsen bus stop and walk for approximately 5 minutes.

5

Kegon Falls

This is one of the three most beautiful water falls in Japan, and rises to a height of 97 meters.

Take the Tobu bus bound for Yumoto Onsen for approximately 8 minutes. Get off at Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel Mae bus stop

6

Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel

Relax and enjoy a sophisticated and relaxing time at Kanaya Hotel, with its traditional cuisine and indoor/outdoor baths with milky white hot spring water.

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Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel

Relax and enjoy a sophisticated relaxing moment at Kanaya Hotel, with its traditional cuisine and their indoor/outdoor baths with milky-white hot spring water.

Take the Tobu Bus bound for Nikko Station for approx. 11 mins.Get off at "Chuzenji Onsen" Bus Stop

7

Nikko Natural Science Museum

This museum introduces information about events and nature in each season in Nikko.

Approx. 7 minute-walk

8

Chez Hoshino (lunch)

Enjoy a new Nikko Cuisine that inherits the villa culture of Oku Nikko where the European atmosphere still continues.

40 minute-walk*There are buses only during summer and the season of autumn leaves. Take a bus bound for Hangetsusan, then change buses. Get off at the "Italian / British Embassy Villa Memorial Park" and walk for 10 mins.

9

British Embassy Villa Memorial Park/Italian Embassy House Memorial Park

Enjoy the view of Lake Chuzenji loved by ambassadors from each country.

*There are buses only during summer and the season of autumn leaves. Take a bus bound for Hangetsusan, get off at "Hangetsusan" Bus Stop, then walk for approx. 25 mins.

10

Hangetsusan Observation Deck

Enjoy the wide view of Lake Chuzenji with Mt. Nantai as its background. Furthermore, you can enjoy the superb view right below your eyes during the season of autumn leaves.

Take the Tobu Bus bound for Chuzenji Onsen Change buses and take the Tobu Bus bound for Nikko Station for 40 mins.Get off at "Tobu Nikko Station" Bus Stop

11

Tobu Nikko

From Tobu Nikko Station to Asakusa! Enjoy a comfortable ride with the Limited Express Revaty, fully equipped with Wi-Fi and electrical outlets.

Discount Ticket

This is a good value ticket to use for trains and buses.
We recommend this to enjoy the nature in Nikko.