Explore Oku-Nikko on a guided e-bike tour through the forests and wetlands around Lake Chuzenji. Ride quiet forest roads closed to regular traffic and discover a hidden lakeside beach, Senjogahara Wetland, and some of Nikko’s most beautiful natural scenery.
"Lunch" and "Drink" are included.
The tour guide will lead you through the history and local stories, so you can enjoy them while experiencing the charms of Nikko.
Thanks to comfortable e-bikes (electrically assisted bicycles), you can easily ride up hills. You can enjoy the scenery at your own pace.
Tour Outline
| Level | Beginner to Intermediate ★☆☆ 〜 ★★☆ |
| Eligibility | Minimum height: 155cm. Confident riders only. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
| Price | JPY 18,000 per person (tax included) |
| Includes | Guide fee, e-bike rental, helmet, Lunch, drinks, insurance, and consumption tax |
| Time | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Meeting point | Plaza in front of Nikko Natural Science Museum（2480-1 Chugushi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1661, Japan） View on Google Maps *If you would like pickup in the Nikko Station area, please contact us in advance. |
| Season | April to November |
| Booking | Online or by email |
| Group Size | Minimum 1 guest / Maximum 4 guests |
| Notes | Lunch is included at a local restaurant along the route. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance. In some cases, we may ask you to bring your own lunch. The tour fee includes the following insurance coverage. However, we also recommend that guests have their own travel or personal insurance. [Bodily injury insurance] Limit of payment (per person): 100 million yen Limit of payment (per accident or per claim): 100 million yen Deductible: 0 yen [Personal accident insurance] Death and permanent disability: 5 million yen Hospitalization: 2,000 yen per day for insurance benefits Outpatient: 1,000 yen per day for insurance benefits |
Meeting point
Plaza in front of Nikko Natural Science Museum
Meeting point: Plaza in front of Nikko Natural Science Museum, Tochigi Prefecture（〒321-1661 2480-1 Chugushi, Nikko-shi, Tochigi ）
Parking: JPY 500 per day (Kegon Falls Parking Lot No. 1 or No. 2)
If you would like pickup in the Nikko Station area, please contact us in advance.
Application and Participation Notes
Payment
Please pay the tour fee in advance by credit card.
Tour cancellation
- The tour will be held even in light rain, but if extremely bad weather is expected, we may cancel the tour after notifying the guests by 7:00 p.m. the day before.
- If the minimum number of participants for each tour is not reached after the application is completed, the tour will be cancelled.
- In the event of tour cancellation, the tour reservation date will be changed or all fees already paid will be refunded.
Cancellation Policy
In the event of cancellation of a booked tour for the customer's convenience, the following cancellation fees will be charged according to the date of contact. Please understand this in advance.
| Cancel 7 – 2 days prior to the tour date | 30% of the tour price |
|---|---|
| Cancel 1 day prior to the tour date | 50% of the tour price |
| Cancel on the tour date / No show | 100% of the tour price |
What to bring
- All participants must bring a valid photo ID.
- Comfortable and easy-to-move clothes (pants style is recommended).
- Sports shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty (sandals and high-heeled shoes are prohibited).
- Drinks (bikes have a holder for a 500 ml PET bottle), energy food, and so on.
- Change of clothes. (Your clothes may become dirty or wet from sweating and spray.)
*If you want to bring your belongings, only a backpack is allowed. (Shoulder bags or handbags are prohibited for safety reasons.)
Tour Schedule
10:00 Meet your guide and check in
Please wear cycling attire. Please refrain from wearing skirts and wide-legged pants.
Registration for cycling tours and bicycle rentals.
E-bike fitting and briefing
Your guide will explain how to use the e-bike, review hand signals, and go over the route before departure.
After a short practice ride, it’s time to start cycling!
Start the tour
Ride through quiet forest roads closed to regular traffic.
During the tour – Scenic stops and local stories
Enjoy nature at the stops along the way
Aim to go to the beach with a spectacular view of Lake Chuzenji
E-bikes (electrically power assisted bicycles) are available for those who are not confident in their physical strength.
Lunch
Lunch is included at a local restaurant along the route. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance. In some cases, we may ask you to bring your own lunch.
After lunch – Continue the scenic ride
Enjoy the scenic view at the stops along the way
After lunch, enjoy more lakeside and forest scenery as you ride back through Oku-Nikko.
The route may change depending on the weather, season, and road conditions.
３:00 pm
Return and finish the tour
Return to the meeting point and finish the tour.
After returning the e-bikes, the tour ends.