Welcome to Nikko
The friendly staff at Nikko Park Lodge invite you to stay and enjoy one of our two guesthouses, Nikko Park Lodge and Nikko Condo. Whether you'd like a quiet place to sleep in surrounded by Nikko's fabled nature, or the convenience of a room minute's away from Nikko station, we have a place for you. While you're around stop by and have a drink or bite to eat with us at the soon to be opened Monkey Cafe and Dragon Bar.
If you would like to book at condo, suite, tatami room, or a bed in our dorm at Nikko Condo visit NikkoCondos.com
If you need to contact us at any time don't hesitate
Email: info@nikkoparklodge.com
Tel: 0288-53-1201
Fax: 0288-53-4332
Already at the Nikko train station? Click here for directions.
Yoga Classes (Nikko Park Lodge) Guests can sign up for daily Yoga classes at the front desk (Nikko Park Lodge only). The one hour classes are ¥800 and start at 7am in the Yoga Ashram room at the end of the main hallway downstairs through the French door.
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Services Here at Nikko Park Lodge, we offer a variety of services including a daily shuttle van to the train station at 9:30am, daily Zen Yoga classes at 7am, vegan options on the menu such as our Zen dinner and, a pick-up service from 3pm until 5pm for afternoon arrivals from the train station. We also offer guided tours if the area when our guests show enthusiasm for such a service. Our friendly staff are always available to help give advice and directions to local attractions. Our cozy lounge area boasts a few guitars, some souvenirs, internet, and a DVD player and television. We also have an information library of pamphlets, booklets and maps to help our guests navigate the myriad of tourist options here in Nikko. Whether it be hiking, history, culture, festivals or waterfalls, Nikko has something for everybody.
General Lodge Information
Below you will find general information about the lodge and services. For a complete downloadable or printable list please click here.
FRONT DESK HOURS – Lodge hours of operation are from 8am until 10am and, 3pm until 10pm. If there appears to be no one at the front desk, please ring the silver bell and someone will be right with you.
CHECK-IN – Check-in is between 3 and 9pm daily. If you arrive early, you may leave your luggage by the fireplace in the lounge but please understand that we are not responsible for lost possessions. If you will arrive late, please call us to let us know.
MEAL RESERVATIONS – Please reserve breakfast meals the night before and dinner no later than 4:30pm the same night. Breakfast is served between 8 and 9am. Dinner is served at 6:30pm. Your promptness is much appreciated.
SHUTTLE VAN – If you are checking out, guests can sign up for our daily 9:30am shuttle van to the train stations at the front desk. Pick-up service is available from 3-5pm.
GUIDED TOURS – We sometimes offer guided tours of the Nikko area for a minimum of 6 people at ¥4000 each. Past guests have really loved this service because of the local knowledge offered during the tour. Please ask our staff if the service is available during your stay.
Nikko Park Lodge
Enjoy the light, bright and cozy atmosphere of this charming pension set in a beautiful surrounding. The lodge is just across the road from wilderness and walking trails, and 1.2 kilometers from both Nikko train stations. Nikko Park Lodge sets a high standard of comfort and quality service, and is the perfect base for you to explore Nikko's wilderness and temples.
Maison de Nikko (Coming in Summer 2009!)
Newly remodeled budget hotel located just across from Tobu Nikko Station, and only minutes away from JR Nikko Station. An ideal place for exploring Nikko. Rent a room by the day or week, relax, and take it all in.
Monkey Cafe (Coming in Summer 2009!)
Located on the bottom floor of Maison de Nikko, Monkey Cafe is the ideal place to relax, unwind, have a drink or a bite to eat after a long day of Nikko Adventures. Meet some our tourists, or chat it up with the locals. We also offer breakfast.
Temples If you only have a short time to explore Nikko, it is our recommendation that you pay a visit to one or a few of our fabled temples. Nikko's temples are classified as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO (a United Nations organization). Our local Temples are some of the most decorative and ornate in all of Japan. They have been maintained by a host of craftsmen over the centuries. Even the trees in Nikko are protected under World Heritage status, lending itself well to housing some of the largest and oldest trees in Japan. click to read more...
Shinkyo Sacred Bridge Legend has it that the hermit who settled Nikko was carried across the river here by two serpents. In feudal times, the sacred bridge could be used only by the emperor. The Shinkyo has long been considered one of the most beautiful structures in Japan, its simple elegance contrasting with the wildness of the river gorge, the green hills, and the tumbling waters. From here, a road leads into the park, threading through 16,000 towering cedar trees.
Sakura and Tsutsuji (spring cherry blossoms & azaleas) Nikko is unique in its location in terms of the tree blossom season. Because it is a mountainous region with mostly rural and wild landscapes, there are many varieties of cherry trees, azaleas and rhododendrons in bloom over several months. This is because the topography of the area allows for staggered blooming.
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Nikko Beer Brewery Excite your taste buds with the savory flavors of Nikko beer at the local Nikko Beer brewery, a 5 minute walk from Nikko Park Lodge. Here you can try several kinds of beer starting at 500¥. Young people can enjoy ice cream and afterwards you can walk next door for either horseback riding, woodcarving at the Wood Carving Centre or, try catching your dinner at the fishing pond next door with the whole family.
Yayoi Matsuri (Spring Festival) Visitors in the Spring can experience this fabled festival dating back to 767 AD. Stretching from April 13th to 17th in the Futarasan Shrine area one can see traditional song and dance and portable shrines while tasting some local food.
Procession of a Thousand Warriors Procession of a Thousand Warriors Every year around the 16th and 17th of May and October, Nikko citizens gather to celebrate the sacred Toshogu Shrine and its surrounding World Heritage Shrines and Temples. This festival involves a procession of 1000 warriors, some on horseback, all in traditional samurai regalia, children and some women. click to read more...
Waterfalls No trip to Nikko is complete without a trip to Kegon Falls, where the pristine water pours down from a height of 97 meters. In addition, there are 47 other waterfalls, comprising one of the best collections of falls in Japan.
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Maps
If you are interested in finding out more information about our location and local sights to see, click the picture at the left to open the full size map in a new browser window, or click here to download a full quality version in PDF format. (file size: 11mb)
Train Information from Nikko
For information on trains to Nikko please click here, for a printable document on trains from Nikko to Tokyo click here.
See Nikko from the windows of our lodge
Take a tour of our lodge and the area by watching our video outlining many of the attractions within walking distance from your room. (video running time 4min)
Highlights from Nikko, Japan
This video showcases some of the best parts of Nikko city. Filmed in the late spring and early summer while the Azaelea season was in full bloom, it showcases the famous Procession of a Thousand Warriors during which Nikko citizens gather to celebrate the sacred Toshogu Shrine and its surrounding World Heritage Shrines and Temples. This festival involves a procession of 1000 warriors, some on horseback, all in traditional samurai regalia, children and some women. The video also highlights the variety of activities and sights that make Nikko so unique.
Nikko Park Lodge Tours
If you are interested in getting out and seeing some remarkable mountainous areas, whether hiking or fishing or simply wandering about Lake Chuzenji, we have tours to match your needs. Our staff has thorough knowledge of the surrounding areas as well as detailed maps to get a better idea of the magic this area comprises. If you are in Nikko for 2 or more days, we definitely recommend the Lake Chuzenji area as a must see. Watch the video to get a better perspective.
Nikko Wood Carving Center Right next door to Nikko Park Lodge is the Woodcarving Centre, a special place where the cultural heritage of this area is preserved by keeping the wood carving practice alive.
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Family Atmosphere Families can enjoy the parks and playgrounds of Nikko as well as the many traditional festivals. There are always plenty of sweet and savory treats to eat at vendor tables during festivals as well as traditional toys to play with such as flutes, whistles and drums. click to read more...
Onsens (hot springs) Nikko is blessed with many natural hot springs called onsen in Japanese. There are several hot springs within a few minutes walking distance form Nikko Park Lodge. The closest onsen to Nikko Park Lodge is about a 4 minute walk and only costs 400¥. Others vary in price. Some are small and self-serve while others have welcoming staff - click to read more