Hiking from Nikko Station

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Hiking from Nikko Station

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Information for First Time Participants
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Ekikara Hiking (Hiking from the Station) events are one-day events starting from stations throughout the eastern Japan area that anyone can participate in easily. They consist of hiking while experiencing the historical buildings and abundant nature of the areas around the stations. Participation is free of charge. Participation in the Ekikara Hiking event is very simple! All you need to do is apply through this website and then go to the reception counter at the hiking spot on the day of the event!


It is also possible to join the hike on the day of the event but a prior application is more convenient!		English-speaking staff is available to help you!		English maps are also available. A wonderful free gift is included! Customers who make a reservation through the Internet will receive another wonderful free gift as well!		There are no time limits, etc. Please enjoy the hiking in your own way!

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Please come to the reception counter on the day of the hike, where you will be given your Ekikara Hiking map (in English).
Advance reservations can be made over the Internet but participants are also welcome to just turn up on the day.

Date	Saturday, August 4, 2012	Original Can Badge & Hiking Map (English Translation) & Hand-made Souvenir
Application Time	9:00-11:00
Nearest Station	JR Nikko Station Recommended trains to Nikko Station
Reception Area	JR Nikko Station
Walking Time	Approx. 2 hours (excluding time looking round the sites)
Walking Distance	Approx. 8.5 km
Tour Fee	Free of Charge
Lunch	Feel free to bring your own lunch.
Guide	This is not a guided tour. You can walk around there freely with a map.

Points to Note:

Some places charge an entrance fee. You will be required to pay these entrance fees if you wish to go in.
You will be walking for around 2 hours so please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
The hike will be held even if it rains. Please bring rainwear in the event of bad weather.
Please take your trash home for disposal. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

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This time the Ekikara hiking has been planned by all of the students at the local Nikko Meiho High School who can show you the hidden spots of Nikko that they know about because they are local high school students. The starting point of the hike is JR Nikko Station and you will be greeted with a performance by the brass band club from Nikko Meiho High School. At the finishing point of the hike, Nikko Meiho High School, the Tea Ceremony Club will serve you green tea. Please heal your heart by getting to know Nikko.

JR Nikko Station, START!, Walk, Bridge of Kirifuri, Walk, Nikko Kiborino-sato Wooden Craft Center, Walk

This wooden station building was opened in Meiji 23 (1890). The building was constructed using "Oyaishi", giant slabs of stone originated in Utsunomiya city. This architecture is famous for its lingering romantic atmosphere of the Meiji era.

Kaizan-do Sacred Hall, Walk, Shiraito Falls, Walk

The Kaizan-do Sacred Hall is a vermilion lacquered hall that was built to enshrine Priest Shodo, the founder of the temples of Nikko. A wooden principal image of Jizo Bosatsu and a seated image of Priest Shodo are housed in the hall. It is said that these images were made in the Muromachi period. Also, wooden images of ten pupils of Priest Shodo have been placed on the right and left sides of the principal image. The steep cliff behind the Kaizan-do Sacred Hall is known as "Hotoke-iwa" (Buddha crag) and there are six stone images of Gods of Buddhism in the hollow behind the hall.

Takinoo Shrine, Walk, Gyoja-do Sacred Hall, Walk

Shrine built by Kobo-Daishi to open the spiritual precinct of Takinoo, and worship at Mt. Nyoho. In the grounds, you can see Takinoo Inari, the Lucky Torii Gate and the "Enmusubi no Sasa" (marriage tie bamboo grass).

Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park, Walk

Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park

This villa was built in 1899 (Meiji 32) for the Emperor Taisho (then the Crown Prince). The building is 4,500 square meters and has 106 rooms, and the Emperor Taisho spent summer here every year until 1925 (Taisho 14). It is said that the entire building has cultural value, including the decorations and paintings, etc. inside.

Nikko Botanical Garden is a practical education facility established by the University of Tokyo for the purpose of botanical research and education. Nikko is blessed with many alpine plants and marsh plants, and more than 1,500 species of grasses and trees grow wild in Nikko. The garden covers an area of 104,490 square meters, and approximately 2,200 species of plants are cultivated in that area, including the species that are growing wild.

Nikko Meiho High School, GOAL!, On foot or by bus (requiring bus fare), JR Nikko/Tobu Nikko Station

Nikko Meiho is a new high school created by combining two high schools in 2005. Winter sports such as ice hockey and speed skating, etc. are very popular at the school. The Tea Ceremony Club will provide Japanese green tea.

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From Tokyo Station

Tokyo		Tohoku Shinkansen Yamabiko No.127	Tohoku Shinkansen Yamabiko No.53
Tokyo	dep.	8:08	8:40

Utsunomiya	arr.	8:58	9:29
		JR Nikko Line	JR Nikko Line
	dep.	9:12	9:57

JR Nikko	arr.	9:54	10:42

From Shinjuku/Ikebukuro/Omiya

		Limited Express Nikko No.1
Shinjuku	dep.	7:30
Ikebukuro	dep.	7:37
Omiya	dep.	8:02
Tobu Nikko	arr.	9:29

Note: JR Nikko Station is less than a 3-minute walk from Tobu Nikko Station.

More information about the Tohoku Shinkansen

Tohoku Shinkansen timetables

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JR EAST PASS

For unlimited travel on JR East Shinkansen and limited express trains, make sure you have your JR East Pass.

JR East Passes can be purchased and exchanged at Narita and Haneda Airports.
Advance purchases can be made online as well.

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