Cycling tour in Oku-Nikko, above Nikko Iroha slope.
The tour takes you through forest paths that are closed to ordinary vehicles to the beach of Lake Chuzenji, the highest lake in Japan.
This tour will take you to the rich natural environment, including Senjogahara, one of the most famous wetlands in Japan.
"Lunch" and "Matcha・Nodate (outdoor tea ceremony) experience" 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/Intermediate ★☆☆ 〜 ★★☆ |
| entry qualifications | 15 years of age or older, 150 cm or taller, and healthy enough to ride a bicycle (sports bike) (minors must have parental consent) |
| Participation fee (per person including tax) | 18,000 JPY |
| Included in the participation fee | Guide, rental bikes (e-cross bike, e-mountain bike), helmet, lunch, drinks, insurance, sales tax |
| Meeting and Dismissal Time | 5 Hours: 10:00 Gathering / 15:00 Dismissal |
| Reception and meeting place | Plaza in front of Nikko Natural Science Museum, Tochigi Prefecture（〒321-1661 2480-1 Chugushi, Nikko-shi, Tochigi ） View on Google Maps *Please contact us separately if you wish to visit the Nikko Station area. |
| Holding period | May-Nov. |
| How to make a reservation | Internet or e-mail |
| Number of people pressing for action | Minimum 1 person / Maximum 4 people |
| Notes | Lunch will be served at restaurants along the route. If you have dietary restrictions, please bring your own lunch. The fee includes insurance coverage for the following, but we recommend that you purchase your own bicycle 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. |
Tour Schedule
10:00 Gathering and registration
Please wear cycling attire. No skirts or wide-legged pants, please.
Cycling tours and bicycle rentals will be accepted.
10:30 Preparation and departure
E-bike (electrically power-assisted bicycle) operation, hand signing, and course explanation will be given.
After practicing riding the bike, it is time to start cycling!
Cycling
Cycling on forest roads where regular cars are not allowed.
Enjoy nature at the stops along the way.
Aim to go to the beach with a spectacular view of Lake Chuzenji
We will also cycle through Senjogahara, one of the most famous wetlands in Japan.
E-bikes (electrically power assisted bicycles) are available for those who are not confident in their physical strength.
12:00 Lunch
Lunch will be served at a restaurant on the route.
Please contact us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.
13:00 MATCHA experience
Enjoy matcha "Nodate" matcha outdoors. If you do not like matcha, you can also choose coffee.
14:30 Return
Once you have enjoyed cycling, return to the starting point.
15:00 Finish
The rental bikes will be returned and the tour will be finished.