This initiative aims to encourage visitors to explore the area through cycling and proposes a new way to experience the natural beauty of the region through all five senses. By presenting the natural lakeside space as a place for dining and relaxation, Tobu has created an opportunity for visitors to spend more leisure time amongst nature. And, when visitors extend their stay in the natural environment, their overall experience satisfaction improves. Additionally, by effectively utilizing existing resources, such as the Lake Chuzenji Boathouse, mobility within the area is significantly enhanced. This proactively disperses visitors to alleviate congestion, while at the same time contributing to regional revitalization by generating more spending opportunities.
“Lakeside Picnic Ride” Details
Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to Monday, November 30, 2026
Location: Nikko Natural Science Museum
Overview: At the Nikko Natural Science Museum, adjacent to the Chuzenji Onsen Bus Terminal, participants rent reserved-in-advance bicycles and enjoy a leisurely cycling tour along the shores of Lake Chuzenji. During their cycling journey, they pick up a takeout menu at the “Coffee House Yukon” at the Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel for their lakeview picnic.
Price:
Cycle & Sandwich Set
Includes rental Bicycle and Sandwich Set: 5,000 yen (tax included)
Cycle & Cake Set
Includes rental Bicycle & Apple Pie or Cheesecake Set: 4,000 yen (tax included)
How to Reserve:
Reserve via the Nikko Natural Science Museum website (Reservation deadline: 2 days prior to the date of use)
URL: https://www.nikko-nsm.co.jp/cycling/lakeside-picnic-ride.html (English site will be available in mid-July, 2026.)
Schedule for the Day
① On the day of use (from 9:30 AM), rent a bicycle at the Nikko Natural Science Museum
***From November 11 to November 30, from 10:30 AM
② Pick up your takeout meal at “Coffee House Yukon” at the Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel
***Pick up between 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
③ Enjoy a picnic while gazing at the lake from the Lake Chuzenji Boathouse or nearby locations
④ Return the bicycle to the Nikko Natural Science Museum by 4:30 PM
***From November 11 to November 30, return by 3:30 PM.
For details on other plans, cancellation policies, and more, please check the Nikko Natural Science Museum website.
About Tobu Railway Group
TOBU Railway Co., Ltd. is a major Japanese corporation consisting of nearly 70 companies. The Tobu Railway covers the longest operating distance in Metropolitan Tokyo, leading to numerous tourist attractions including: Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN in Tokyo; Nikko and Kinugawa-Onsen, famous for its world heritage sites and hot springs; the Tatebayashi and Ashikaga areas, known for their blooming flower fields; and Kawagoe and Tochigi City, where the atmosphere of the old Edo era lives on. Tobu is also invested in a portfolio of hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton Nikko, the Nikko Kanaya – the oldest Western-style hotel in Japan, and in Tokyo – the AC Marriott Ginza and family-oriented Tobu Asakusa hotel, among others.
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