See three of Oku-Nikko's great waterfalls in one morning: Kegon Falls, Ryuzu Falls and Yudaki Falls. Your guide leads you by e-bike along Lake Chuzenji and across Senjogahara Marshland, so the climbs stay easy and you can enjoy the scenery at your own pace.
- 3 hours — 10:00–13:00, April to November
- JPY 15,000 per person, tax included (guide, e-bike, helmet, coffee or tea and insurance)
- Private tour: 1–3 guests JPY 51,000 / 4 guests JPY 60,000 per group
- Meeting point: Nikko Natural Science Museum, Chugushi
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour
Tour Outline
| Level | Beginner to Intermediate ★☆☆ 〜 ★★☆ |
| Eligibility | Minimum height: 155 cm. Confident riders only. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
| Price | JPY 15,000 per person (tax included) |
| Private tour | 1–3 guests: JPY 51,000 per group 4 guests: JPY 60,000 per group (tax included) |
| Includes | Guide fee, e-bike rental, helmet, coffee or tea, insurance, and consumption tax |
| Time | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (about 3 hours) |
| Meeting point | Plaza in front of Nikko Natural Science Museum（2480-1 Chugushi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1661, Japan） View on Google Maps |
| Season | April to November |
| Booking | Online or by email |
| Group Size | Minimum 1 guest / Maximum 4 guests |
| Notes | 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)
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
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour starts and receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time, and no-shows, are charged 100% of the tour price.
| Up to 24 hours before the tour starts | Free (full refund) |
|---|---|
| Less than 24 hours before / 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).
- Drink (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 hand bags are prohibited for safety reasons.)
Tour Schedule
10:00 am
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 the tour.
Kegon Falls
Nikko's most famous waterfall drops 97 meters from Lake Chuzenji. We stop at a viewpoint to see it from the front.
Along Lake Chuzenji
Ride along the quiet shore of Lake Chuzenji and stop at the lakeside boathouse.
Ryuzu Falls
At the bottom, the falls split into two streams, said to look like a dragon's whiskers. Especially beautiful in autumn.
Senjogahara Marshland
Cross the high marshland of Oku-Nikko with wide views of the surrounding mountains.
Yudaki Falls
The last waterfall of the day: a 70-meter cascade sliding down a rock face below Lake Yunoko.
1:00 pm
Return and finish the tour
Ride back to the meeting point by e-bike and return your bike. The tour ends around 1:00 p.m.