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Best trails in Nikko National Park

Best trails in Nikko National Park

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Japan
#4 of 29 national parks

Want to find the best trails in Nikko National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 74 great trails for hiking, walking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 5 easy hiking trails in Nikko National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 52 to 8,146 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Nikko National Park.

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Trail reviews for Nikko National Park

2,712 trailgoers Busiest in October
May 29, 2025
Not crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

Spectacular and serene experience in a rarely quiet Japan. Nikko is easily reached from Tokyo in a couple of hours on a train, and then busses run constantly from the station right to the trailhead- takes about an hour on the bus and costs about 1500 yen each way. The trail is not to be taken lightly- it’s probably right at the limit for a recreational hiker to do in a day- it’s one of the steepest trails I’ve done and took almost as long to come down as it did going up- our moving time was 5hrs 45min with another 45 min on the summit and we’re both very experienced and usually move very fast in the Rockies- I’ve done several 14ers in less time. I’d give yourself 7-8 hours round trip if you aren’t super fit/experienced. Strava said this was longer than AllTrails- over 6 miles round trip.

Mount Nantai - Nikko Futarasan-Jinja Shrine
Apr 4, 2025Hiking
Not crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

The trail is very well known: it's the marshland section between Nikko and Yumoto. It's very easy to hike, at beginner level, so there's no particular difficulty. If you're lucky in March/early April, you'll still find snow. The waterfalls and lake at the finish are magnificent. Don't hesitate to walk around the lake once you're at the top - it's superb! And while you're up there, don't hesitate to go for an onsen in one of the hotels available. We recommend the Kyukamura Nikko-Yumoto, which is reasonably priced and top-notch!

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Conditions: Snow, Pollen
Ryuzu Falls - Yudaki Falls
Feb 17, 2025Hiking
Not crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Superb drive to visit Nikko! Lots of roads on the way!

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Conditions: Snow, No bugs, Well maintained
Oku-Nikko Walk: Yumihari Pass - Senjyugahama
Nov 16, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

Fantastic whole loop or catch city bus from Nikko Astrea Hotel back up to Nikko Yomoto

Difficulty: Moderate
Lake Yunoko - Kotoku Onsen
Oct 30, 2024Hiking

Beautiful trail, I took a bus to Chuzenji from Nikko station and started backwards to end at Akechidaira. Was able to take the tram down no problem and another two buses back to Nikko Station. Very few people on the trail, the walk along the lake and through the international villas turned parks was a nice start. The climbs weren’t too bad, but was definitely tired at the end. Great mixture of forest, saw three deer bounding my way by the lake. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quiet hike with beautiful views!

Mount Hangetsu - Lake Chuzenji
Oct 22, 2024Hiking
Bathrooms availableGreat conditions

Got off at Tobu Bus stop 7 on the way back from Oku Nikko. Awesome walk through the main shrine area and up to a small shrine and sacred spring where sake brewers pray twice a year. Lots of rock cobble stones and steps. And 2 small waterfalls at the top. 1/2 part. We stopped for a wonderful meal at a steak house grill restaurant that was a temple house, just before getting back to the Main Street.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Nikko National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Nikko National Park is Ryuzu Falls - Yudaki Falls, which has a 4.7 star rating from 231 reviews. This trail is 3.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 154 ft.

What is the longest trail in Nikko National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Nikko National Park is Nikko - Senjogahara Cycling Tour. This trail is estimated to be 53.7 mi long.

How many trails are in Nikko National Park?

There are 74 trails in Nikko National Park. These trails have an average 4.4-star rating from 1,515 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Nikko National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Nikko National Park has you covered. Mount Nantai - Mount Nyoho - Mount Akanagi Traverse boasts the most elevation gain with 8,146 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Nikko - Senjogahara Cycling Tour, which will get you 7,014 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Nikko National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 23 camping trails in Nikko National Park and the most popular is Ryuzu Falls - Yudaki Falls with an average 4.7 star rating from 231 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Nikko National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 running trails in Nikko National Park and the most popular is Lake Yunoko Loop with an average 4.6 star rating from 31 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Nikko National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 biking trail in Nikko National Park which is Nikko - Senjogahara Cycling Tour with an average star rating from 0 community reviews.