Nikko Nature Science Museum is located close by the Kegon Waterfall and Lake Chuzenji, performing a wide variety of activities including introducing its nature and history, providing nature information, hiking course guide, holding nature experience event, etc. as the the dispatch base of the local information.
In addition to the Nature System Exhibition Room and the Humanity System Exhibition Room, the museum provides the nature and the sightseeing information striving to entertain visitors to enjoy Okunikko with a peace of mind.
The beautiful 4 seasons of Okunikko is introduced on the large screen of 4 x 20 meters, with the powerful image of 4k HDTV and the volume filled with precense. Enjoy this fantastic experience as though you are standing on site and wrapped in the nature.
The service is available in English Chinese, Koran and Thai.
Okunikko’s nature-unique souvenirs are sold here.
Varieties of books and goods for your nature walk are available including the museum original illustrated reference books and guide map.
The guide facility of overall Okunikko with a full-time English speaking staff available.
Feel free and use tablet for internet information search, introduction to Okunikko sightseeing spots with the graphic panel, etc.
This exhibition allows visitors to experience the magnificent nature of Oku-Nikko through immersive images using the latest digital technology.
You can enjoy the water streams ,marshland and creatures of Oku-Nikko's nature on a large screen.
This film introduces the history of Oku-Nikko, starting from the Nara period (710-794).
The film, which depicts the relationship between the British Minister Ernest Satow and Oku-Nikko, which became the start of an international summer resort with the construction of the British Embassy villa.
It is an impressive time-slip depiction of the history of the summer resort up to the present day.
The nature know-it-all corner offers fun learning about the nature and Okunikko in the game format.
The multi-purpose room for a meeting, etc. “Mini Lecture” and “Mini Craft” are the popular sessions offered for groups! (reservation required)
Here is the self-guide sheet of Nikko Natural Science museum. Please download and use it.
・Take limited express Spacia/Liberty from Tobu Railway “Asakusa St.” and get off at “Tobu Nikko St.”
・Take JR Line/Tobu limited express directly from JR “Shinjuku St.” and get off at “Tobu Nikko St.”
・Take JR Nikko Line from Tohoku Shinkansen “Utsunomiya St.” and get off at “Nikko Station”
Take Tobu Bus from JR Nikko Station bound for “Chuzenji Onsen/ Yumoto Onsen” via Tobu Nikko Station, get off at “Chuzenji Onsen”.1 min walk. (right next to the bus stop)
Takes approximately 50-min-drive from Tohoku Expressway to Nikko Utsunomiya Road from Utsunomiya IC, then take Irohazaka from Kiyotaki IC
※Please use Kegon Waterfall parkings 1 & 2.(paid service)