Why join us?

1. The open and cozy NAOC facilities are popular.
2. Comfortable to wear, fully dry and clean wetsuits from small child’s size, and complete equipment.
3. Guides with great individuality! Proper safety measures!
(Safety measures: Tour leaders support the tours, guides with more than 3 years of experience, rescue qualifications, international rafting qualifications, etc.)
4. NAOC is close to the world sightseeing spot “Nikko”! Together with rafting, world heritage, national parks, hot springs and more, it is a fulfilling journey.
5. The extraordinary experience of rafting is perfect for deepening bonds!
The NAOC guide will support you – from family trips, friends, couple etc. and private trips to school, employee and group trips.

Season

From April to November

Meeting place and time:

NAOC Kinugawa base (The meeting place may be different when using the pick-up service)
Please refer to this page or e-mail the reception
NAOC Kinugawa base Meeting Time:
Morning tour at 9:00
Afternoon tour at 13:00

(Once a day at 10:00 in November)

Time required:

About 3 hours (Approximate time from reception until return)

Fee:

Adults ¥ 8300 (+ insurance ¥ 500)
Elementary school students ¥ 7000 (+ insurance ¥ 500)

Included in the fee:

Guide fee
– Equipment (life jacket, helmet, wetsuit)
– Consumption tax

What to bring:

· Swimsuit (or underwear that can get wet)
※ Please consider it as the inner wear under the wetsuit
· Shoes that can get wet (things that can be fixed to the heel such as sports sandals, sneakers, etc.)
※ Beach sandals are not acceptable. There is also rental available for ¥300.
· Towel
※ You will use it for changing clothes after the tour
· Drinks (PET bottles etc. to prevent dehydration)
※ It is possible to bring it on the boat. There is also a vending machine available.
· Glasses band
※ Please understand that we are not responsible for lost or damaged glasses
【Clothes to bring according to the weather】
* T-shirt and shorts that can get wet (synthetic fiber is preferable)
※ Rainy season – Hot days in early September. You can also join the tour without a wetsuit.
* Rash guard (long sleeves, in order to prevent sunburn).
* Fleece jacket (in chilly days of spring and autumn)
※ To be worn as an inner clothes under the wetsuits. Rental available for ¥300.

[NAOC’s commitment]

1. Wetsuits used for tours are suitable, soft and original.
2. Two kinds of river shoes or sandals are prepared according to the water temperature (Montbell river shoes or Teva’s river sandals)

Who can join?

6 years old and above (elementary school students accompanied by parents). People with no rafting experience are welcome. People in good health.
※ Participation of those who are drunk, hangover, or pregnant will not be allowed.

Terms & Conditions:

Tours will be held for 2 people or more.
We will hold it even in rainy weather. However, it may be canceled if there is a risk of river water rise and dam release due to typhoon or heavy rain.
※ In the case of cancellation: we base this decision on the weather forecast and the condition of the river, and will make an effort to contact you by 7pm the day before the tour. However, tours can be canceled at short notice for reasons of safety or other natural conditions. If a tour is canceled due to weather conditions, the cost is refunded or you can change your reservation to another day.

Pick-up place and time:

Meeting place for pick-up: Kinugawa Onsen Station in front of the Tourist Information Center, opposite the station.
Morning Tour 8:40
Afternoon Tour 12:20
(Once a day at 9:50 in November)
(If you wish to be picked up, please let us know at the time of reservation)

Rafting Tour Schedule

1: Meeting at NAOC base

2: Bus ride to the Starting Point

Briefing before the start

3: Rafting starts!

Prepare to get wet in the splashing water! Let’s push it forward in the enchanted beautiful scenery.

You can also jump off a popular cliff.

4: Rafting ends
We return to the base by NAOC’s bus.

5: Tea Time & Goodbye.

The ultimate healing adventure

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Canyoning is an activity that goes down a valley with flow of river while enjoying nature.
It is a sport originating in France playing in a valley wearing a wetsuit, and has long been popular in Europe. You can slide on natural water sliders that the power of water creates, slide and jump into big natural pools, swim, and use techniques such as shower climbing as you make your way to the goal. It is a river sport where you can taste a sense of thrill and unity with nature.

Let’s get wild! Jump in dynamically! Repeater No.1 adventure!
Swim in clear streams, waterfall pools and rock sliders, and play the ultimate healing adventure, canyoning! Neither laugh nor excitement will stop at natural attractions that appear one after the other. Let’s enjoy the ultimate adventure in the best company.

NAOC is the pioneer to introduce a canyoning tour to Tochigi prefecture! Let’s experience the versatile canyoning courses of Nikko!
※ At NAOC, 4 different canyoning courses are offered.
※ Tour Course: Please keep in mind that we will select and guide you to the course of the best condition on the tour date.

Season

June to October

Meeting place and time

NAOC Kinugawa base (The meeting place may be different when using the pick-up service)
Please refer to this page or e-mail the reception
NAOC Kinugawa base Meeting Time:
Morning Tour: 9:00
Afternoon Tour: 13:00

Time required:

About 3 hours (Approximate time from reception until return)
* Please use hot water showers after the tour.

Fee

Adults ¥ 8000(+ insurance ¥ 500)
Children (6 to 12 years old) ¥ 7000 (+ insurance ¥ 500)
※ Family canyoning is held from mid-July to August 31

Included in the fee:

– Guide fee
– Equipment (life jacket, helmet, wetsuit, hip protector)
– Consumption tax

What to bring:

· Swimsuit (or underwear that can get wet)
※ Please consider it as the inner wear under the wetsuit
· Towel
※ You will use it for changing clothes after the tour
·Fleece rental fee ¥ 300 (To be used on chilly days etc.)

Other useful belongings to bring in case you have them:

· Glasses band
※ Please understand that we are not responsible for lost or damaged glasses
· Fleece jacket (To be used on chilly days etc)
※ To be worn as an inner clothes under the wetsuits. Rental available for ¥300.
· Climbing shoes (if you have shoes suitable for canyoning)

【Clothes to bring according to the weather】

· Inner of synthetic fiber such as rush guard (as inner for chilly days)
· Inner of synthetic fiber such as tights and leggings (as inner for chilly days)

Who can join?

6 years old and above (Family canyoning is available for kids)
People with no canyoning experience are welcome. People in good health.
※ Participation of those who are drunk, hangover, or pregnant will not be allowed.

Terms & Conditions:

Tours will be held for 2 people or more.
We will hold it even in rainy weather. However, it may be canceled if there is a risk of river water rise and dam release due to typhoon or heavy rain.
※ In the case of cancellation: we base this decision on the weather forecast and the condition of the river, and will make an effort to contact you by 7pm the day before the tour. However, tours can be canceled at short notice for reasons of safety or other natural conditions. If a tour is canceled due to weather conditions, the cost is refunded or you can change your reservation to another day.

Pick-up place and time:

Meeting place for pick-up: Kinugawa Onsen Station in front of the Tourist Information Center, opposite the station.
Morning Tour 8:40
Afternoon Tour 12:20
(If you wish to be picked up, please let us know at the time of reservation)

Canyoning Tour schedule

1: Meeting at NAOC base

2: Bus ride to the Starting Point

Briefing before the start

3: Canyoning starts!

Head sliding on a natural rock slider!!!

Dive into the waterfall!

Everyone will float together in circle! Lastly, heal the whole body in a pool of waterfalls with negative ions!!

4: End of Canyoning
We return to the base on NAOC’s bus.

5: Tea Time & Goodbye
12:00 (Morning Tour) or 16:00 (Afternoon Tour)

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Fun Adventure for the whole family

What is Canyoning?

Canyoning is an activity that goes down a valley with flow of river while enjoying nature.
It is a sport originating in France playing in a valley wearing a wetsuit, and has long been popular in Europe. You can slide on natural water sliders that the power of water creates, slide and jump into big natural pools, swim, and use techniques such as shower climbing as you make your way to the goal. It is a river sport where you can taste a sense of thrill and unity with nature.

Family canyoning at NAOC

Let’s get wild!
Swim in clear streams, waterfall pools and rock sliders, and play the ultimate healing adventure, canyoning! Neither laugh nor excitement will stop at natural attractions that appear one after the other. Let’s enjoy the ultimate adventure in family.
NAOC is the pioneer to introduce a canyoning tour to Tochigi prefecture! Experience a safe and enjoyable canyoning tour with us!

Season

Mid-July to August 31st

Meeting place and time:

NAOC Kinugawa base (The meeting place may be different when using the pick-up service)
Please refer to this page or e-mail the reception
NAOC Kinugawa base Meeting Time:
Morning Tour: 9:00
Afternoon Tour: 13:00

Time required:

About 3 hours (Approximate time from reception until return)
* Please use hot water showers after the tour.

Fee

Adults ¥ 8000 (+Insurance fee ¥ 500)
Children (6 to 12 years old) ¥ 7000 (+Insurance fee ¥ 500)

Included in the fee:

– Guide fee
– Equipment (life jacket, helmet, wetsuit, hip protector)
– Consumption tax

What to bring:

· Swimsuit (or underwear that can get wet)
※ Please consider it as the inner wear under the wetsuit
· Towel
※ You will use it for changing clothes after the tour
·Shoe rental fee ¥ 300
·Fleece rental fee ¥ 300 (To be used on chilly days etc.)

Other useful belongings to bring in case you have them:

· Glasses band
※ Please understand that we are not responsible for lost or damaged glasses
· Fleece jacket (To be used on chilly days etc)
※ To be worn as an inner clothes under the wetsuits. Rental available for ¥300.
· Climbing shoes (if you have shoes suitable for canyoning)

【Clothes to bring according to the weather】

· Inner of synthetic fiber such as rush guard (as inner for chilly days)
· Inner of synthetic fiber such as tights and leggings (as inner for chilly days)

Who can join?

Elementary school students and above (anyone can join this tour but its main audience is families with elementary school students)
People with no canyoning experience are welcome. People in good health.
※ Participation of those who are drunk, hangover, or pregnant will not be allowed.

Terms & Conditions:

Tours will be held for 2 people or more.
We will hold it even in rainy weather. However, it may be canceled if there is a risk of river water rise and dam release due to typhoon or heavy rain.

Pick-up place and time:

Meeting place for pick-up: Kinugawa Onsen Station in front of the Tourist Information Center, opposite the station.
Morning Tour 8:40
Afternoon Tour 12:20
(If you wish to be picked up, please let us know at the time of reservation)

Course Introduction

HAPPY – Happy Canyon
This course is set in a beautiful sliding floor made of one rock. It is an adventure course surrounded by beauty, in which we will enjoy sliding, flowing and swimming! We will guide you to the most popular river expedition. Of the 4 canyoning courses offered at NAOC, elementary school students can only participate in this one.
* Please note that Happy tour is done with family support accompanying elementary school students. The course distance is set shorter than the course distance for adults.

Family Canyoning Tour schedule

1: Meeting at NAOC base

2: Bus ride to the Starting Point
Briefing before the start

3: Canyoning start!

Head-first sliding on a slider made of rock!!!

Dive into a natural pool!!!

Parents can enjoy sliding with their children!
We will end with plenty of time for playing in the clear water!!

4: End of Canyoning
We return to the base on NAOC’s bus.

5: Tea Time & Goodbye
12:00 (Morning Tour) or 16:00 (Afternoon Tour)

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1DAY ADVENTURE

An Exclusive day full of adventure

Enjoy an outdoor day at NAOC! How about a day full of excitement and adventure? You can enjoy rafting and canyoning for half a day each.
Canyoning is an activity full of attractions like jumping, climbing, swimming and sliding in a valley with a flow of river. Rafting is a boating activity where you can take a splash and ride over the white waves. It is a fun and popular activity that will not let you down!
During lunch break, take a nap in a hammock and enjoy a relaxing time as well.

Course

Rafting + Canyoning

Tour details

Let’s enjoy two popular activities together. The fun will not stop in a continuous excitement you have never experienced before. The mix of rafting and canyoning will be a fun experience full of memories!

Season

From June 1st to October 6th

Meeting place and time

By car: NAOC Base at 9:00
By train: Tourist information center in front of Kinugawa Onsen Station at 8:40
(If you wish to be picked up, please let us know at the time of reservation)

Time required

7 hours (including break time)

Fee

Adult ¥ 13500 (+ Insurance ¥ 500)

Minors ¥ 12000 (+ Insurance ¥ 500)

Included in the fee

· Guide fee
· Equipment
· Consumption tax

What to bring

· Swimsuit (or underwear that can get wet)
* Please consider it as the inner wear under the wetsuit
· Towel
* You will use it for changing clothes after the tour
· Lunch
· Drink
·Shoe rental fee ¥300
·Fleece jacket (To be used on chilly days etc. Also available for rent, fee ¥300)
· Glasses band
* Please understand that we are not responsible for lost or damaged glasses

【Clothes to bring according to the weather】

· Inner of synthetic fiber such as rush guard (as inner for chilly days)
· Inner of synthetic fiber such as tights and leggings (as inner for chilly days)

Who can join?

Junior high school students and above (Happy 1 DAY is available for elementary school students accompanied by their parents)
People with no rafting or canyoning experience are welcome. People in good health.
* Participation of those who are drunk, hangover, or pregnant will not be allowed.

Terms & Conditions

Tours will be held for 2 people or more.
We will hold it even in rainy weather. However, it may be canceled if there is a risk of river water rise and dam release due to typhoon or heavy rain.
* In the case of cancellation: we base this decision on the weather forecast and the condition of the river, and will make an effort to contact you by 7pm the day before the tour. However, tours can be canceled at short notice for reasons of safety or other natural conditions. If a tour is canceled due to weather conditions, the cost is refunded or you can change your reservation to another day.

SUP – in Kinugawa –

SUP is an acronym for Stand Up Paddle surfing. Also known as paddle-boarding, it is an activity where you stand on a large surfboard and paddle yourself.

It is an activity that started as a leg training for riding big waves in Hawaii. It is characterized by stability and easy propulsion.

NAOC’s SUP will guide you to the finest premium space of the Kinugawa gorge.

The area to be used has a calm flow, so even first-timers can participate with peace of mind.

Practice at the starting point. Once you get used to how to row and how to play, continue cruising further. The feeling of controlling the board by manipulating the paddle with your own power, and the feeling of letting yourself go with the flow and the wind is exceptional!

Sometimes I stop by the beach, swim, and jump off the rocks. Fully enjoy the freedom of SUP + α and a highly satisfying time.

Enjoy an elegant SUP tour to your heart’s content at the mysterious water lounge of Kinugawa surrounded by deep rock walls!

season

Early May to October

The meeting place

NAOC Kinugawa Base
871-2 Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecturemeeting

time

Morning session 09:00
Afternoon session 13:00

Morning session 08:40 pick-up
Afternoon session 12:20 pick-up

pick-up Kinugawa Onsen Station Tourist Information Center

※It is free of charge.
*Please be sure to let us know at the time of application if you would like to be picked up.

required timeabout 3 hours

*Time from arrival to departure.

price

¥8,000 (+¥500 premium)

Price includes

・ Guide fee
・ Equipment set (SUP, paddle, life jacket, wet suit)
・ Consumption tax Belongings

Preparation

・Swimwear or underwear that can get
wet *Wear inside a wetsuit.
・Shoes that can get wet
*As a general rule, please wear shoes with fixed straps holding the heels. Flip-flops are not allowed.
・Bath towel
*Used when changing clothes after the tour.《Things that are good to have according to the climate and weather》
・T-shirts and shorts that can get wet
*Synthetic materials are preferable. It is recommended to participate in light clothing instead of a wet suit during the hot midsummer season.
・ Rash guard
*Long-sleeve, sun protection.
・Fleece and inner top and bottom
*Synthetic fiber material is preferable. Wear it under a wetsuit on chilly days in spring and autumn.
・Drinks
*You can bring anything with a lid during the tour.

Others

・Glasses band
*To prevent loss or participate with contact lenses
・Waterproof camera or waterproof mobile case
*Can be attached to a life jacket. We recommend one with a carabiner or strap.

[Paid rental]
River shoes/sandals: ¥300 (Approx. 18cm to 30cm)

Fleece: ¥300

There is no objective compensation in the insurance you subscribe to at our company. Please be careful when handling the items you bring with you.

NAOC’s Commitment

1. The wetsuits used on the tour are comfortable original suits with thickness suitable for the three seasons of spring, summer, and autumn.
2. River shoes and sandals are available according to the weather. Two types: montbell’s other shoe type or Teva’s river sandals!

★When handing over the product, it is delivered dry.

Participation conditionsJunior high school students and above
are welcome.*Participants who are drunk on the day, have a hangover, or are pregnant will not be permitted to participate.

*Because of the buoyancy of the board, the weight must be less than 90kg. Please note.Terms&ConditionsIt will be held with 2 or more people.

Rain or shine. However, it may be canceled if there is a possibility of river flooding or dam discharge due to typhoon or torrential rain.

*In case of cancellation, we will comprehensively judge the weather forecast and the condition of the field, and will contact you by 19:00 the day before.

However, since it will be a matter of nature, there may be cases where sudden cancellation is unavoidable.

Please understand this point and apply. We will refund the full amount when we contact you to cancel or cancel due to weather etc.

Cancellation Policy:

A fee will be charged unless the tour is cancelled 8 or more days before the tour date.

Please see below:

7 to 2 days prior to your scheduled tour date, 30% of the total amount will be charged.
1 day prior to your scheduled tour date, 50%
On your scheduled tour date or No show, 100%

Reservations/InquiriesPlease call us to apply for SUP Tour.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0288-70-1181

What is snow trekking?
Walking in the snowy mountains. Since the mountain trail is hidden when it is covered with snow, we choose a safe route that is easy to walk and climb, and sometimes we walk through the fresh snow.
Depending on the condition of the snow surface, it may be necessary to wear spikes and snowshoes separately, so use different gears than in the summer.
The snow-covered mountains look different than at other times. Let’s experience the charm of the snowy mountains together.

NAOC Unryu Valley Snow Trekking
“Unryu Valley Snow Trekking” is the most popular trekking tour at NAOC.
In Nikko National Park, there is a huge 120m waterfall, Unryu Waterfall, which runs down unknowingly, and Unryu Valley surrounding the waterfall. In the midwinter, the whole area freezes, and different scenery spreads out. We will aim for the valley in the upper reaches of the Inari River and experience the snowy mountains of Nikko on a one-day tour of about 10km round trip.
(There are several rapid climbs, this course is suitable for healthy participants!)
* Two or more guides will always accompany the NAOC tour in case of an emergency.

Season:
January 22nd to February 6th, 2022

Meeting Place and Time:
NIKKO
Tobu Nikko Station 7:00
・ If you are arriving by train, please let us know the estimated time of arrival at Tobu Nikko Station when you apply.
・ If you are driving, there is a coin parking lot near Tobu Nikko Station.
* Please gather after changing clothes.
* From the meeting place, we will drive to the field by NAOC car.

Time Required:
Approximately 6 hours (experience time in the field)

End Time:
Tobu Nikko Station around 14:00
* Please note that the end time may be slightly different.

Course distance:
About 10km
* Walk on the snow surface along forest roads and streams. This course is suitable for healthy participants.

Fee:
¥ 13,000
*If you make a reservation for 3 or more people, you can get a ¥ 2,000 discount per person (cannot be used in combination with the repeater discount).
* Payment will be by credit card. After confirming your reservation, we will send you a bill from Square’s payment system.
Please complete the procedure as soon as you receive the invoice.

Booking:
Please contact us at [email protected] with the following details:
・ Participating tour name
・ Participants names
・ Number of people
・ e-Mail address
・ Phone number
・ Address
・ Number and size of the rental items

Included in the fee:
・ Guide fee
・ Crampons (10 claws)
・ Stocks
・ Helmet
・ Cushion
・ Insurance fee
・ Consumption tax

What to Bring:
・ Jacket and pants that are cold, windproof, and waterproof (ski wear is also acceptable)
・ Inner clothing with high heat retention (it is preferable to have something that can regulate body temperature and is easy to put on and take off)
・ Inner that keeps warm and dries quickly (chemical fibers are desirable)
・ Climbing shoes or snow boots (rental available ¥ 1000)
・ Down jacket (mainly worn during breaks as it will get quite cold)
・ Gloves
・ Knit cap
・ Sunglasses or goggles
・ Ruck sack (to keep your clothes, drinks, belongings, etc)
・ Snacks/light meal, and drinks (preferably both hot and cold)
[Paid rental]
Snow boots: ¥ 1,000 – Snow wear top and bottom set: ¥ 2,000 – Gloves: ¥ 500
* If you would like to rent them, please let us know at the time of booking.

Who Can Join:
Junior high school students and above

Terms & Conditions:
2 people or more
It may be canceled due to wind and snow.
In case of cancellation, we will we base this decision on the weather forecast and the condition of the field, and will make an effort to contact you by 7pm the day before the tour. However, tours can be canceled at short notice for reasons of safety or other natural conditions. Please consider this before applying.
If a tour is canceled due to weather conditions, the cost is refunded or you can change your reservation to another day.
* About infectious disease measures:
We disinfect facilities and rental items, ventilate facilities and manage staff’s physical condition (temperature measurement, health check), wear masks, and disinfect hands. In addition, we ask all participating customers to measure the temperature, wear a mask, and disinfect their hands as well. We hope you understand this and enjoy the tour.

Tour Schedule
(Please note that it may be slightly different)

07:00
Meeting / Reception at Tobu Nikko Station

07:30
Lecture
We will get to the starting point by NAOC car.
After that, we will have a lecture and a warm up.

07:40
Start
Let’s go to Unryu Ravine!

8:00
Snow mountain hike
One of the attractions of this tour is snow mountain trekking.
We will continue to go deeper on the snowy road.

9:00
Wearing crampons
Wear crampons at the entrance to the valley.
NAOC uses the one with 10 claws!

10:00
Crossing
We will walk across the river several times before reaching Unryu Ravine.
First timer? Don’t worry, we will support you for a great moment of excitement!

11:00
Unryu Waterfall
This waterfall, which became the name of the valley, is 120m high!
It is a wonderful icefall.

11:30
Lunch time
We’ll have lunch after leaving the valley. Please be careful not to get cold!

12:00
Descending
Once we eat, we will go down the mountain.

13:30
Arrival at the gate. We are back at the starting point!
From here, we will drive you to the station.

14:00
End
The fun time is over, as we get in the car and go back to Tobu Nikko Station .
There are also Nikko souvenir and sweets shops and one-day hot springs nearby.
If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us.

What is an air board?
Born in Switzerland, it’s already popular in Europe and a hot topic in Japan.
This is a new type of activity where you get on a rubber board (inflated with air) while lying face down and slide down the mountain freely. There is an edge on the bottom of the board so you can turn! By receiving the lecture, you can immediately learn how to turn and stop and enjoy it easily.

NAOC Oku-Nikko Airboard & Snowshoeing
In the winter, Oku-Nikko is wrapped in powder snow and Nikko National Park is a great field to play in the snow. Put on your snowshoes, grab an airboard and let’s start. We will walk uphill and through flat snowfields using the snowshoes. On the downhill slope, you can ride on the air board and slide down. You can enjoy the thrill of slipping through the trees and observing the terrain.

Season:
January 7, 2022 to late March

Meeting Place and Time:
09:30
NAOC NIKKO BASE
3-11 Honcho, Nikko City
* If you come by train, we can pick you up at Tobu Nikko Station. (Pick-up time is 9:15)
* Those who gather at NAOC Nikko Base and Tobu Nikko Station will be picked up and dropped off at NAOC Nikko Base and Tobu Nikko Station after the tour.

10:00
ZEN RESORT NIKKO
2482 Chugushi, Nikko City
* You can change your clothes.
* From the meeting place, we will drive to the field by NAOC car.
* Lunch is also available upon request (Extra charge)
https://www.zen-nikko.com
* Please contact us if you would like to pick you up at Yumoto Onsen (around 10:00)

Time Required:
2.5 hours (experience time in the field)

End Time:
ZEN RESORT NIKKO around 13:30
Nikko Base, Nikko Station around 15:00
* Please note that the end time may be slightly different.

Fee:
Adults ¥ 8,000 (+ insurance premium ¥ 500)
Elementary school students ¥ 5,500 (+ insurance premium ¥ 500)
* Payment will be by credit card. After confirming your reservation, we will send you a bill from Square’s payment system.

Booking:
Please contact us at [email protected] with the following details:
・ Participating tour name
・ Participants names
・ Number of people
・ e-Mail address
・ Phone number
・ Address
・ Number and size of the rental items

Included in the fee:
・ Guide fee
・ Air board
・ Snowshoes
・ Helmet
・ Insurance fee
・ Consumption tax

What to bring:
・ Jacket and pants that are cold, windproof, and waterproof (ski wear is also acceptable)
・ Inner clothing with high heat retention (it is preferable to have something that can regulate body temperature and is easy to put on and take off)
・ Inner that keeps warm and dries quickly (chemical fibers are desirable)
・ Climbing shoes or snow boots (rental available ¥ 1000)
・ Down jacket (mainly worn during breaks as it will get quite cold)
・ Gloves
・ Knit cap
・ Sunglasses or goggles
・ Ruck sack (to keep your clothes, drinks, belongings, etc)
・ Snacks/light meal, and drinks (preferably both hot and cold)
[Paid rental]
Snow boots: ¥ 1,000 – Snow wear top and bottom set: ¥ 2,000 – Gloves: ¥ 500
* If you would like to rent them, please let us know at the time of booking.

Who can join:
Elementary school students and above

Terms & Conditions:
2 people or more
It may be canceled due to wind and snow.
In case of cancellation, we will we base this decision on the weather forecast and the condition of the field, and will make an effort to contact you by 7pm the day before the tour. However, tours can be canceled at short notice for reasons of safety or other natural conditions. Please consider this before applying.
If a tour is canceled due to weather conditions, the cost is refunded or you can change your reservation to another day.
* About infectious disease measures:
We disinfect facilities and rental items, ventilate facilities and manage staff’s physical condition (temperature measurement, health check), wear masks, and disinfect hands. In addition, we ask all participating customers to measure the temperature, wear a mask, and disinfect their hands as well. We hope you understand this and enjoy the tour.

Tour Schedule
(Please note that it may be slightly different)
Lecture (10:30)
Wear a helmet and snowshoes and start the lecture on the open hill!
You will get on the air board and learn how to turn and stop safely.

Start (11:00)
Let’s go into the wilderness when you feel confident!
Under the guide lecture, identify the ups and downs of the field! Let’s give it a try!

[Enjoy the air board in the primeval forest]
It’s also a thrilling moment to identify the slopes of untouched terrain and think about creating a course together! (Unlike ski resorts, it is not an artificial slope). If you increase the difficulty level by slipping through the trees and jumping, the excitement level will be max!
On the main slope during the course, you can enjoy a maximum of 20 to 30 meters. Depending on the conditions, you can go up and slide many times!
[You can also enjoy snowshoes]
A spectacular view of the untouched nature of Oku-Nikko and the fluffy powder snow that piles up there. Oku-Nikko has a high altitude, so it is said to have the same climate as Hokkaido, even though it is in the Kanto region. Snowshoe hiking in the winter of Oku-Nikko for a distance of about 1.5 to 2 km.
The course is based on gentle up and downs with few steep climbs.

Afternoon (12:00)
After lunch, climb a small slope and keep playing!

Goal (12:30)
The fun time is over, as we get in the car and go home.
(End time: Oku-Nikko at 14:30 or Nikko Base/Station at 15:00)
You can have lunch at ZEN RESORT NIKKO.
There are also cafes and souvenirs near Nikko Station.
If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us.

What are snowshoes?
One of the snow walking tools for walking comfortably on the snow, also known as western snowshoe.
Have you ever experienced that when you try to walk in deep snow, your feet sink and it is difficult to walk?
Therefore, by wearing snowshoes, you can walk as if your feet were floating on the snow without sinking.
Since it can be easily used by children and adults, it has become a popular winter activity in various places in recent years.
Why don’t you enjoy hiking in the virgin forest, which is completely white, using snowshoes?

NAOC Oku-Nikko Snowshoeing
The real powder snow is here! Oku-Nikko is one of the few places in Honshu where you can meet high-quality powder snow. If you walk in the virgin forest, which is completely white, with snowshoes and take a closer look at the area…
A part of nature such as a single bridge of fallen trees hanging over a swamp and a snow slider on a steep slope becomes a fun attraction.
There are many footprints of wild animals such as deer, rabbits, squirrels, and foxes all over the place! If you’re lucky, you may be able to spot them. Sometimes you may discover something by stopping, feeling the crisp wind, and listening to the sounds of nature.
There are lots of charms even in the harsh cold weather when it snows! We will guide you to a tour where you can experience the whole nature.

Season:
January 7, 2022 to late March


Meeting Place and Time:
09:30
NAOC NIKKO BASE
3-11 Honcho, Nikko City
* If you come by train, we can pick you up at Tobu Nikko Station. (Pick-up time is 9:15)
* Those who gather at NAOC Nikko Base and Tobu Nikko Station will be picked up and dropped off at NAOC Nikko Base and Tobu Nikko Station after the tour.

10:00
ZEN RESORT NIKKO
2482 Chugushi, Nikko City
* You can change your clothes.
* From the meeting place, we will drive to the field by NAOC car.
* Lunch is also available upon request (Extra charge)
https://www.zen-nikko.com
* Please contact us if you would like to pick you up at Yumoto Onsen (around 10:00)

Time Required:
3 hours (experience time in the field)

End Time:
ZEN RESORT NIKKO around 14:30
Nikko Base or Nikko Station around 15:30
* Please note that the end time may be slightly different.

Fee:
Adults ¥ 7,500 (+ insurance premium ¥ 500)
Elementary school students ¥ 5,500 (+ insurance premium ¥ 500)
* Payment will be by credit card. After confirming your reservation, we will send you a bill from Square’s payment system.

Booking:
Please contact us at [email protected] with the following details:
・ Participating tour name
・ Participants names
・ Number of people
・ e-Mail address
・ Phone number
・ Address
・ Number and size of the rental items

Included in the fee:
・ Guide fee
・ Snowshoes (or crampons, depending on the situation on the day)
・ Stocks
・ Insurance fee
・ Consumption tax

What to bring:
・ Jacket and pants that are cold, windproof, and waterproof (ski wear is also acceptable)
・ Inner clothing with high heat retention (it is preferable to have something that can regulate body temperature and is easy to put on and take off)
・ Inner that keeps warm and dries quickly (chemical fibers are desirable)
・ Climbing shoes or snow boots (rental available ¥ 1000)
・ Down jacket (mainly worn during breaks as it will get quite cold)
・ Gloves
・ Knit cap
・ Sunglasses or goggles
・ Ruck sack (to keep your clothes, drinks, belongings, etc)
・ Snacks/light meal, and drinks (preferably both hot and cold)
[Paid rental]
Snow boots: ¥ 1,000 – Snow wear top and bottom set: ¥ 2,000 – Gloves: ¥ 500
* If you would like to rent them, please let us know at the time of booking.

Who can join:
Elementary school students and above (a course with gentle up and downs)

Terms & Conditions:
2 people or more
It may be canceled due to wind and snow.
In case of cancellation, we will we base this decision on the weather forecast and the condition of the field, and will make an effort to contact you by 7pm the day before the tour. However, tours can be canceled at short notice for reasons of safety or other natural conditions. Please consider this before applying.
If a tour is canceled due to weather conditions, the cost is refunded or you can change your reservation to another day.
* About infectious disease measures:
We disinfect facilities and rental items, ventilate facilities and manage staff’s physical condition (temperature measurement, health check), wear masks, and disinfect hands. In addition, we ask all participating customers to measure the temperature, wear a mask, and disinfect their hands as well. We hope you understand this and enjoy the tour.

Tour Schedule:
(Please note that it may be slightly different)

Start (10:30)
After completing the lecture and preparatory exercises and wearing snowshoes …
Let’s go to the primeval forest of Oku-Nikko! 
The course distance is about 2.5 to 3 km, walking on gentle up and downs without steep climbs.

Walk (11:00)
The pure white snow field with no footprints feels good!
[Charm of Oku-Nikko Snowshoes]
NAOC’s Oku-Nikko Snowshoes are held in the unexplored region of the Oku-Nikko area from the Nikko Mountains to the vicinity of Konsei Toge. A spectacular view of untouched nature and fluffy powder snow. Oku-Nikko has a high altitude, so it is said to have the same climate as Hokkaido, even though it is in the Kanto region. The birch forest with fluffy powder snow is a mysterious and wonderful sight.

Slide (12:00)
Let’s slide on a natural slide on a steep slope! This is surprisingly thrilling!
[Enjoy playing in the snow]
Jump towards a natural slide on a steep slope of fresh snow!
In addition to snowshoe hiking, you can also enjoy snow play events such as “snowshoe”, “jump to fresh snow”, and “animal tracking (animal footprint tracking, fox, squirrel, weasel, ten, etc.)”.

Goal (13:30)
The fun time is over, as we get in the car and go home.
(End time: Oku-Nikko at 14:30 or Nikko Base/Station at 15:30)
You can have lunch at ZEN RESORT NIKKO.
There are also cafes and souvenirs near Nikko Station.
If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us.