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[Nikko Yumoto Onsen] Bird watching tour for beginners/families

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Beginners welcome - First try
Solo participant
Children welcome

Possible number of bookings

1～5
Participating age

5Age ～ 80 Age
Duration

1～2 hours

Plan description

Why not observe the world of birds during your free time on your trip? A local guide will show you how to use binoculars (free rental) and give you tips on observation. Anyone who wants to start bird watching can easily participate. After an explanation of how to use the binoculars, you will enjoy bird watching while walking leisurely through the parklands of Lake Yunoko and the Yumoto Onsen area. *You will walk about 3km in the Yumoto Onsen area. *The location may change to Senjogahara or other locations depending on the migratory status of wild birds and the weather. *Explanations about the origins of nature in Oku-Nikko will be included at various points. *In the event of bad weather, the event may be canceled. [Schedule] * () indicates afternoon session 09:30 (13:00) Meet in front of Nikko Yumoto Visitor Center ・Registration ・Rent binoculars (free) and explanation of how to use them 09:45-11:20 (13:15-14:50) ・Observe waterfowl (ducks, etc.) on the shores of Lake Yunoko ・Observe wild birds in the Yumoto Onsen area *Arrive in front of Nikko Yumoto Visitor Center at 11:30 (15:00), near the gardens and source of the hot springs, etc. ・Bird matching (confirmation of birds observed) ・Disband

Accompanied by a guide

We will provide you with easy-to-understand tips for bird watching.

A chance to encounter a variety of wild birds.

Nikko Yumoto Onsen is adjacent to a lake and forest, where you can observe a variety of wild birds.

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Selectable starting time： 09:30 13:00

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Supported language: English

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Payment methods	Online payment
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 1 days before the event date.
About cancellation	・ From 20:00 on the day before the participation date to the day of participation, or non-contact non-participation: 100% of the price
About event termination	Please note that the tour may be canceled or the location may change due to bad weather or other reasons. In such cases, we will not be able to compensate for transportation costs to the tour location.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	1 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～5
Operating period	2024/11/01〜2025/3/31 Events may be canceled or the venue may change depending on the weather.
Assembly time	Morning part 09:30 Afternoon 13:00
Booking deadline	until 19:59 the day before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
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Dress code - Must bring items	Gloves, hat, and other warm clothing This is mainly observation, so there will not be much walking. Please come dressed warmly. (In winter, Oku-Nikko often has temperatures below zero even during the day.) From December onwards, there is a possibility of snowfall. Please be sure to bring snow boots or other cold-weather clothing for your feet.
About rental items	Binoculars free rental

Matters require attention	・This tour will meet and disband at the same location. ・We have selected locations where bird watching is possible, but please note that as the target animals are wild animals, there are cases where bird watching is not possible. ・Due to weather conditions, we may contact you to cancel after your reservation has been confirmed. ・In the event of bad weather, the tour may be canceled or the location may be changed.
Other notifications	If you are coming by car, please be sure to use snow tires or chains and drive with caution.

Matters require attention

・This tour will meet and disband at the same location. ・We have selected locations where bird watching is possible, but please note that as the target animals are wild animals, there are cases where bird watching is not possible. ・Due to weather conditions, we may contact you to cancel after your reservation has been confirmed. ・In the event of bad weather, the tour may be canceled or the location may be changed.

Other notifications

If you are coming by car, please be sure to use snow tires or chains and drive with caution.

Access - Map

Yumoto, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture

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Assembly point

In front of Nikko Yumoto Visitor Center

If you arrive by car

Take the Tohoku Expressway Utsunomiya IC, enter the Nikko Utsunomiya Road (expressway) and get off at Kiyotaki IC. Take National Route 120 to Yumoto for about 40 minutes.

If you arrive by train

Take the bus bound for Yumoto Onsen from JR Nikko Station or Tobu Nikko Station on the Tobu Line. The journey takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes. After getting off at Yumoto Onsen, it is about a 2-minute walk.

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奥日光ゲストハウスJUN合同会社

: Tochigi Nikko/Kirifuri Kogen/Oku-Nikko/Lake Chuzenji/Imaichi

: Mountain sports (mountain activities) Bird watching Sightseeing tour/Guided tour Nature observation / Creature observation Entertainment Guided tour Eco-tourism Adventures (Trekking / Caving / Climbing) Trekking

Selling points regarding safety

・ Careful preview before the tour ・ Purchase accident insurance ・ Small number of people and generous support

Authorization issued by	Nikko Forest Management Office Forestry Notification
Insurance information	Tokio Marine & Nichido ・ Injury risk collateral contract for event participants ・ Disability after death 10 million yen (per person) ・ Daily hospitalization 5,000 yen (per person) ・ Daily outpatient 3,000 yen (per person)
Member organizations and associations	Nikko Nature Guide Council, Nikko National Park Nature Guide Association
Number of staff	3 people
Number of instructors	2 people