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| Okunikko
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Okunikko is a secluded scenic area by the Nikko mountain
range; with an elevation of 1,000 meters it provides cool relief
even in summer.
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| DAY 1 |
Tokyo (Tobu Asakusa Sta.)
Tobu Nikko Limited Express "Kegon" (1 hr. 50 min.)
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Tobu Nikko Sta.
Tobu Bus (25 min.)
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| A short outing ( Flower Spot ) |
Enjoy 'Kisuge'
dazzling alpine lilies and
the waterfalls at Kirifuri
Plateau.
Tobu Bus (30 min.)
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| Irohazaka - Akechidaira |
An exciting mountainous road
connecting urban Nikko and Oku-
Nikko with 48 s-shaped curves
going up Iroha slope #2 and
returning on Iroha #1. A panorama
of the lake, waterfalls and mountains
is enjoyed off Iroha #2 with a
ropeway to the observation deck.
Tobu Bus (10 min.)
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| A short outing ( Flower Spot ) |
Admire a splendid view from the ropeway
Visit during azalea blooming season. Flowering locale
'Yashio Tsutsuji' azalea (2 min. one way)
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| Lake Chuzenji |
Lake Chuzenji (24 km round and
163 m. max. depth) was created
through the volcanic activity of
Mt. Nantai. The water's transparency
is one of the finest in Japan
and the beauty of surrounding
natural elements reflected on its
unruffled water surface at each succeeding season is breathtaking.
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| Recommended Sightseeing Spots around Lake Chuzenji |
Kegon Falls
Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
Ride a sightseeing boat on Lake Chuzenji
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| Chuzenji Hot Springs (STAY) |
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A tourist favorite hot spring resort, Chuzenji Onsen is located at the
summit of Irohazaka road and Kegon Falls at the lake's eastern end.
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| DAY 2 |
Tobu Bus (30 min.)
| | Hiking Trails (Yudaki Waterfall - Senjogahara Plateau) |
 
Located on the edge of Lake Yunoko along the hiking
course, Yudaki Waterfall is an impressive, thundering
70m high and 25m wide
cascade. Senjogahara Plateau, Japan's
foremost wetland reaches upland to 1400m
above sea level with splendid seasonal
changes to view and enjoy.
Time Required : Walk 1 hr. 10 min.
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| Hiking Trails (Flower Spot) - Yudaki - Odashirogahara - Senjugahama |
 
Odashirogahara is a fine hiking
trail offering splendid views of
marshland and grassland, as well
Senjogahara, Japan's largest high
moors trail in the main island.
Time Required : Walk 2 hrs.
Hybrid Bus (Senjugahama - Akanuma: 30 min.)
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Akanuma Bus Stop
Tobu Bus (1 hr. 5 min.)
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| A short outing ( Flower Spot ) Ryuzu Falls |
Tobu Nikko Sta.
Tobu Nikko Limited Express "Kegon" (1 hr. 50 min.)
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Tokyo (Tobu Asakusa Sta.)
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| Nikko-Kinugawa
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Endowed with unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites discover
historic and cultural Nikko City; stay and relax in Kinugawa Hot
Springs while enjoying the beautiful surrounding scenery.
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| DAY 1 |
Tokyo (Tobu Asakusa Sta.)
Tobu Nikko Limited Express "Kegon" (1 hr. 50 min.)
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Tobu Nikko Sta.
Walk (20 min.)
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| Nikko World Heritage Area |
Comprised of many national
treasures and important cultural
properties, the "Shrines and
Temples of Nikko" including
Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple,
and Futarasan Shrine was
registered a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1999. Japan's
love of and splendid tradition of
integrating buildings harmoniously
with natural sites is
magnificently well represented here.
More than 70% of Nikko is set aside
as Nikko National Park that is blessed
with eye-pleasing natural beauty
with each season's passing. The
Japanese garden-like landscape
interweaved with lakes, mountains,
and waterfalls evoke a delicate
aesthetic aura.
Time Required : Walk (2 hrs.)
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| A Short Outing |
| Tamozawa Imperial Villa |
Tobu Nikko Sta.
Tobu Nikko Line (30 min.)
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Tobu Kinugawaonsen Sta.
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| Kinugawa Hot Springs (STAY) |
A thriving, appealing village with inns
and hotels on both sides of the
Kinugawa River accessible by 5 bridges
built over this famous waterway.
Walk (5 min.)
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| DAY 2 |
| Hiking Trails |
Set in a gorgeous valley, Kinugawa
Onsen area offers beautiful healing spots
and strange rock formations. The fine natural
scenery puts on a new face each season and
depending on available time visitors can try any of
several fine hiking trails.
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| Kinugawa River Boat Rides |
Take a memorable boat ride and see
how each passing season Mother
Nature puts on a fresh face to create
breathtaking scenery along
Kinugawa River.
Nikko Kotsu Bus (10min.)
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| Nikko Edo Village |
Nikko Edo Village has lovingly recreated
postal stations, refurbished the downtown
area and ancient samurai residences.
Nikko Kotsu Bus (10min.)
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Tobu Kinugawaonsen Sta.
Tobu Nikko Limited Express "Kinu" (2 hr.)
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Tokyo (Tobu Asakusa Sta.)
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| Royal Resort Nasu
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A historic 'onsen' (hot spring) resort, Nasu nestles at the foot
of Mt. Chausu (a.k.a. Nasudake); in an ambiance of gentle
nostalgia it's a favored location for vacation homes.
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| DAY 1 |
Tokyo (JR Tokyo / Ueno Sta.)
JR Tohoku Shinkansen (1 hr. 15 min.)
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JR Nasushiobara Sta.
Toya Kotsu Bus (1 hr. 15 min.)
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JR East Pass :
Save transportation fees with a convenient JR
East Pass allowing trouble-free, enjoyable rail
travel around scenic East Japan.
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| Nasudake |
The wispy, white plume rising
from Nasudake, the only
active volcano in Tochigi
Prefecture, is the recognized
symbol of the Nasu highlands.
In five minutes by ropeway
reach the top to a spectacular
360 degree panoramic view.
Toya Kotsu Bus (15 min.)
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Yahata Onsen Stop
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| (Flower Spot) Tsutsuji Suspension Bridge |
From atop a 130
meter suspension
bridge, gaze upon
bountiful and beautiful
azaleas as well as a great
panoramic view of
Mt.Nasu and Mt.Asahi.
Walk (20 min.)
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| Sesshoseki (Killing Stone) |
According to the legend "Fox with Nine Tails," when the monstrous
fox was killed these bouldres began to emit poisonous gases.
Walk (5 min.)
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| Nasu Onsen Shrine |
The shrine was built to express appreciation
for discovering Deer Hot Spring in the
7th century; ever active even today it still
releases white steam.
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| Nasu Hot Springs (STAY) |
Near the slope of Mt. Chausu seven
varieties of hot springs can be enjoyed by
patrons in this area long prospering as a
spa resort.
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| DAY 2 |
| Nasu Highland Sightseeing |
 
A wide variety of leisure facilities welcome
visitors alongside Nasu Road, the
principal artery of Nasu Highlands, visitors
can communicate with animals, and discover thrilling theme parks,
ski hills and golf courses. Boredom is an
unknown sensation in this area!
Nasuyumoto
Toya Kotsu Bus (50 min.)
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JR Nasushiobara Sta.
Shuttle Bus (8 min.)
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| A Short Outing - Nasu Garden Outlet Mall |
Host to 111 varied stores, the newly opened
mall (2008) is located in a great natural setting
with themed activities offering contact with
flora and
fauna.
JR Tohoku Shinkansen (15 min.)
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JR Utsunomiya Sta.
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| A Short Outing - Utsunomiya |
The seat of Tochigi's government,
Utsunomiya is justly famous for the best
'gyoza', Japan's delicious dumpling and
glorious ancient sites.
JR Tohoku Shinkansen (50 min.)
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Tokyo (JR Tokyo / Ueno Sta.)
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| Motegi - Utsunomiya
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Nestled amidst mountains, Motegi abounds in cool, limpid streams;
an international race circuit is much esteemed by motor fans.
Historic Utsunomiya is also renowned for scrumptious dumplings.
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| DAY 1 |
Tokyo (JR Tokyo / Ueno Sta.)
JR Tohoku Shinkansen ( 40 min.)
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JR Oyama Sta.
JR Mito Line (20 min.)
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JR Shimodate Sta.
Mooka Line (1hr. 10 min.)
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| Mooka Railroad ( Flower Spot ) |
Steam Locomotive
provides service
between Motegi and
Shimodate, weekends
and holidays
throughout the year.
Motegi Sta.
Taxi (10 min.) or Bus (15 min.)
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| Twinlink Motegi |
Twinlink Motegi, the world's
first race circuit facility
features an oval course (2.4
km) and a road course (4.8
km). Racing fans can also visit
Honda Collection Hall with its impressive automotive collection and
learn safe driving techniques at the Active safety training park.
JR Bus Kanto (1 hr. 30 min.)
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| Utsunomiya (STAY) |
The heart of Tochigi Prefecture,
Utsunomiya was once the gateway to
Futaarayama Shrine. Favored by geography
it grew rapidly with a thriving
industry and most government agencies,
yet it is a city that has determinately held
on to cherished, bucolic scenery.
Kanto Bus (30 min.)
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| Heiwa Kannon & Oya Museum |
 
To promote world peace, a majestic 27-
meter high 'Kannon' was masterfully carved
into a wall of Oya Stone; above and over the
statue's shoulder a panoramic view of Oya
Town is worth any visitor's climbing effort. A
historical museum depicts the mining
history of
Utsunomiya with an
impressive underground mining space of
20,000 square meters extending a full 60 m
below ground level that retains a cool
temperature of 8℃ throughout the year.
Visitors are astonished by its size and surreal
atmosphere.
Kanto Bus (30 min.)
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| Utsunomiya Sightseeing |
 
Utsunomiya offers a cornucopia of
superlative sightseeing including
historical shrines, temples and art
museums. A dreamy village and in
Hachimanyama Park a theme park
bounded by lush foliage and beautiful
cherry blossom trees sets out the
stunning natural world of Utsunomiya.
Visitors are urged to treat themselves
to delicious, local 'gyoza' dumplings.
JR Utsunomiya Sta.
JR Tohoku Shinkansen (50 min.)
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Tokyo (JR Tokyo / Ueno Sta.)
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