Overview
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.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Helmet, Gloves
- Admission fee for the shrines and the temples
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of bicycle
- Guide
What's Not Included
- WiFi on board
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Start cycling with a monk.
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
Cycling through spectacular views of Yunoko and Yutaki.
Stop 4
Great view of the greenfield.
Stop 5
Chill time by the lake.
Stop 6
Experience zazen at Tachiki Kannon.
Stop 7
Lunch at local Japanese restaurant near the falls.
Stop 8
Drive through the route which was nominated as one of "the 100 Best Roads of Japan".
Stop 9
End point. Train station or hotel.
Important Information
- 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