[Tochigi / Oku-Nikko Popular Shop] Held in November 2021! Go by a special bus at night! Animal & Star Watching Night Tour!

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Introducing this time [Tochigi / Oku-Nikko] Go by a temporary bus at night! Animal & Star Watching Night Tour! !! From Akanuma to Senjugahama, the end point, Exciting and exciting adventure experience to enjoy Oku-Nikko at night You can enjoy.

Observe the nocturnal animals that live in Oku-Nikko, such as sika deer, black bears, and ten, and the starry sky shining in the sky of Senjugahama in a special area where general vehicles are prohibited from entering due to consideration for animals and plants. Let's go to Nikko.

[Go by special night bus! Oku-Nikko Night Safari] You might be able to see nocturnal animals and stars in the sky! ? [Tochigi/Okunikko]

Nikko Natural Science Museum Co., Ltd.

Nikko, Kirifuri Plateau, Oku-Nikko, Lake Chuzenji, Imaichi

3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

• 4.8
• (41 reviews and experiences)

There is no bus route from Akanuma to Senjugahama, the end point, and it's an animal paradise at night! Let's secretly observe the wild night hidden by nocturnal animals such as sika deer. If you illuminate it with a flashlight, the eyes of the animals will be brilliant! In this area, the rate of encounters with deer is particularly high from April to May / October to November due to the traffic to and from places over the winter.

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Oku-Nikko at night to enjoy with nature professionals

Comment from Nikko Natural Science Museum Co., Ltd.

Oku-Nikko is about 2 hours drive from the metropolitan area.

About 20 minutes west of the world cultural heritage "Nikko Shrines and Temples" (Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Nikko Sanrokuoji Temple, Nikko Futarasan Shrine), it spreads out after climbing the famous "Irohazaka".

here, Mountains, rivers, forests, lakes, waterfalls, marshes, and grasslands are condensed in a 12km square "box garden". It impresses visitors by showing different natural appearances in each season.

we, Nikko Natural Science Museum Co., Ltd. In the field of the whole area of Oku-Nikko in such a rich natural environment, Offering numerous nature experience tour plans throughout the four seasons doing.

The nature professionals "Nature commentators" to which they belong develop plans that make use of their specialized fields and areas of expertise, and the variety of the lineup is one of the best in the region.

From such a situation, this time, the only project in the area, " Night bus tour I will introduce.

Recommended tours to be held in November 2021

Why don't you actually see the wild sika deer! ??

Oku-Nikko is a part of Nikko National Park, because of consideration for animals and plants. Area where general vehicles are prohibited from entering there is.

In this tour, in this area, Visit on a specially permitted "low pollution bus" To do.

Inside the round-trip bus, you will listen to the guidance of the nature commentator, think about the daytime situation, and look for wild animals.

Beyond the light, deer, deer, deer! Even when it was held in May Encounter a lot of sika deer every time It's done! Please see this video for the previous situation.

Introductory video of this plan

actually, You can meet many deer in this area twice in spring and autumn. That is supported by the population survey. This is because deer move to go through the winter.

In Oku-Nikko, especially in the direction of Yumoto Onsen, it snows a lot in winter.

Heavy snow is a natural enemy for deer who have to keep eating food without hibernating.

Therefore, in the fall, we seek a place for winter and make a big move over the mountains. On the contrary, it will return to Oku-Nikko in spring.

As you enter this route on the tour, you'll have a much higher chance of encountering deer than usual!

You can also enjoy starry sky observation on the Petit Night Hiking!

After enjoying animal exploration and watching from inside the car, Get off at the last stop, Senjugahama Bus Stop and go on a petit night hike It's time. Don't let your guard down for 5 minutes from the bus stop to the beach.

Rough in the bush a few meters away ... Deer sometimes popped out in front of me!

Senjugahama, located on the west bank of Lake Chuzenji, has no street lights, so it is less affected by artificial light and light pollution.

again, The air is clean in Oku-Nikko, which is located at an altitude of 1,300 meters. is. These two are the conditions for observing many stars.

In addition, the weather is stable in autumn, so it is ideal for starry sky observation!

Famous autumn constellations from Greek mythology, including Pegasus and Andromeda, decorate the night sky. Moreover Leonids meteor shower peaks in mid-November Will be welcomed. If you are looking up at the night sky leisurely on the beach, you may be able to meet shooting stars if you are lucky.

Whether you're watching animals at night or star watching at Senjugahama, this tour is the only fun!

Since nature professionals and nature commentators will guide you, you will be able to know not only what you can see, but also the creatures of Oku-Nikko, nature, and relationships with humans.

There is no doubt that not only those who come to Oku-Nikko for the first time, but also those who have visited Oku-Nikko many times will be able to see the side and charm that Oku-Nikko does not know!

Let's have a thrilling experience in Oku-Nikko with us!

Countermeasures against new coronavirus infection

We welcome you with a readiness to take preventive measures against infection during the with corona period.
1) One wireless microphone slave can be rented to each person so that customers can gather or the staff can hear clearly without making a loud voice to secure social distance and spread splashes both indoors and outdoors. We will try to reduce.
2) Temperature measurement, hand disinfection, and wearing a mask will be performed by all participants and guides.
3) Open the windows of the bus as appropriate and try to ventilate.
4) We will formulate and comply with an in-house safety measure manual that includes prevention of infectious diseases.

Event insurance

We will insure all participants so that they can participate in the tour with peace of mind. You can check the compensation details before applying, and you can participate after you are satisfied.

You can participate comfortably even by public transportation

The tour end time is set so that you can also board the Tobu Bus Nikko, which connects Nikko Station and Yumoto Onsen. It's a season when the road surface freezes at night, so don't worry if you're worried about participating in your own car. Not only those who are on a day trip, but also those who are staying at Yumoto Onsen and Chuzenji Onsen are welcome to join us.

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Introduction of guide staff of Nikko Natural Science Museum

All nature commentators at Nikko Natural Science Museum

From the rookie who joined the company this year, youthful members, mainly members in their 20s and 30s, will guide you.

A veteran guide with more than 20 years of work experience to summarize!

We will deliver a scene that will truly satisfy, convince, and please everyone!

Detailed information on the operator of Nikko Natural Science Museum

• 4.8
• (406 reviews)

Nikko Natural Science Museum Co., Ltd.

• 4.8
• (406 reviews)

• Kanto
• Tochigi
• Nikko/Kirifuri Kogen/Oku-Nikko/Lake Chuzenji/Imaichi

• Trekking (climbing / hiking)
• Snowshoes and snow trekking
• Traditional culture experience

The Nikko Natural Science Museum is located near Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji, and in addition to introducing nature and history, it also conducts a wide range of activities such as nature information, information on hiking trails, and holding nature experience events as a local information transmission base. I am. The museum has a natural exhibition room, a humanities exhibition room, a 200-seat hall that introduces Oku-Nikko in movies, and regularly holds self-organized exhibitions on the themes of nature and tourism. We also operate the British-Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park, Chuzenji Lakeside Boathouse, Akanuma Nature Information Center, and manage the luck of low-emission buses. In addition, 10 nature guides (nature commentators) are enrolled in our museum, and we are conducting tours to experience the nature of Oku-Nikko throughout the year. Nikko Nature Guide Council member organizations

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business hours From April 1st to November 10th, 8:30 to 17:30, from November 11th to March 31st, from 9:00 to 17:00

Regular holiday Mondays (open every day from May to November), 3 days each during the year-end and New Year holidays, and other temporary holidays

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Characteristics of this operator

The Nikko Natural Science Museum is located near Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji, and in addition to introducing nature and history, it also conducts a wide range of activities such as nature information, information on hiking trails, and holding nature experience events as a local information transmission base. I am. The museum has a natural exhibition room, a humanities exhibition room, a 200-seat hall that introduces Oku-Nikko in movies, and regularly holds self-organized exhibitions on the themes of nature and tourism. We also operate the British-Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park, Chuzenji Lakeside Boathouse, Akanuma Nature Information Center, and manage the luck of low-emission buses. In addition, 10 nature guides (nature commentators) are enrolled in our museum, and we are conducting tours to experience the nature of Oku-Nikko throughout the year.
Nikko Nature Guide Council member organizations