Nikko Guided Cycling Tour with a Local Monk

This 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.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   30 min

   Start cycling with a monk.

2. 2

   Onsenji Temple

   30 min

   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.

3. 3

   Senjogahara Field

   30 min

   Cycling through spectacular views of Yunoko and Yutaki.

4. 4

   Odashirogahara Field

   1 hour

   Great view of the greenfield.

5. 5

   Lake Chuzenji

   30 min

   Chill time by the lake.

6. 6

   Chuzenji Temple

   1 hour

   Experience zazen at Tachiki Kannon.

7. 7

   Kegon Falls

   1 hour

   Lunch at local Japanese restaurant near the falls.

8. 8

   Irohazaka Route

   1 hour

   Drive through the route which was nominated as one of "the 100 Best Roads of Japan".

9. 9

   Tobu Nikko Station

   30 min

   End point. Train station or hotel.

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.