Top Nikko Outdoor Activities

Get out of busy Tokyo for the day and explore the cultural and natural attractions of Nikko, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Travel from Tokyo to Nikko by train, for a local experience. This is a private, customizable tour so you can see and do what you like, but don’t miss the beautiful Toshogu Shrine, the Shinkyo Bridge, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls.

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.

【OUTLINE】 Discover the hidden beauty and nature of Japan! This is a scenic tour where you can enjoy the unexplored areas of Lake Chuzenji from land and water using a compact, portable rubber boat called a "pack raft." 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Walk on foot to Lake Chuzenji's south coast, a place seldom explored by tourists and home to some of the region's most beautiful scenery. ・Our single-seater pack raft boats are incredibly user-friendly, meaning anyone may confidently enjoy Lake Chuzenji. ・Along the way, you will experience the history of Lake Chuzenji, including the memorial park for the British/Italian Embassy villa. ・And if you are lucky, you may encounter some of the wildlife in the area!

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.

【OUTLINE】 With a towering 25m ice wall located next to the Chojiga Waterfall in the Nikko Kirifuri Plateau as your backdrop, enjoy a breathtaking ice climbing experience. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・This is the only place in Japan where you can experience ice climbing on a natural ice wall within just 2 hours from Tokyo! We are located just 15 minutes for the closest station! ・Use a huge 25m-high and magnificent ice wall that stands right next to the Kirifuri Hidden Waterfall in Nikko as your backdrop! ・Don't have the equipment? You can rent all equipment required for climbing, such as axes and crampons ・We also provide basic lectures, so even beginners can take up this exciting challenge