To the friends of Nikko Park Lodge,
In the wake of the Quake/Tsunami disaster, we have received many questions about the state of the area. We’d like to take this opportunity to assure you that life in Nikko continues as normal.
Spring flowers blooming in front of Nikko Park Lodge Tobu Station 15th April.
Nikko and the surrounding national parks were not damaged by the quake and there is no danger traveling in the area. You will find Nikko today exactly as it was before the quake; supermarkets and convenience stores are fully stocked with all food and drinks and there is no shortage of petrol (not even any lines!). While there are fewer tourists than usual, all temples and tourist attractions remain open and there are restaurants and cafes available to eat at.
The town of Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, is more than 100km away from the Fukushima Nuclear Plant and separated by a large mountain range and there is no concern about radiation here.
While the disaster caused some disruptions for the first few weeks to transportation the trains and buses are now running normally, although some have slightly altered timetables to help conserve energy. If you have any questions regarding how to get to Nikko by public transport please feel free to contact us here at Nikko Park Lodge.
And the most important thing; Nikko is currently looking beautiful! Clear blue sunny skies over the snow-capped mountains while the Sakura (cherry blossoms) are blooming on the trees. The temperature each day is about 20̊C (68̊F) and it’s getting warmer each day. Nights are still getting down to around 5̊C (40̊F) and of course it is colder in the mountains so remember to pack warm clothes.
Check out our blog at http://www.nikkoparklodge.com/blog/ for recent photos of the area.
View from Nikko Park Lodge Tobu station towards the mountains, 15th April
If you want to make the most of your time in Nikko we offer guided tours in English that can be tailored to our guests’ interests (eg. Temples and historic sites, waterfalls, nature trails). We ask for a minimum group size of 4 and charge ¥4000 per person (to access the same areas by public transport without the guide would be ¥3300 {1 day pass} or ¥3000 {2 day pass} by public bus). Let us know if you are interested in joining one of our guided tours.
Please let us know if you have any questions,
Warm Regards,
Ken Sakamoto and the staff of Nikko Park Lodge
www.nikkoparklodge.com/