Nikko Natural Science Museum

A facility where you can experience the nature and history of remote wilderness of Oku-Nikko.

The Tochigi Prefectural Nikko Natural History Museum, adjacent to the Oku-Nikko Information Center, provides up-to-date nature information, tourist information for Oku-Nikko, and various other guidance.
The museum offers multilingual support in English, Chinese, Korean, and Thai.

A highlight is the “Nature Exhibition Room,” where visitors can feel immersed themselves in the breathtaking natural beauty of Oku-Nikko through state-of-the-art digital displays.

Enjoy the breathtaking view of Oku Nikko’s natural landscape on our large screens, featuring flowing waters and wetlands, and the creatures that inhabit them.
In the forest diorama, you can experience a virtual nature observation using AR content on tablets, exploring various animal field signs and their ecology.

Our humanities exhibit introduces the spiritual significance of Oku-Nikko and its history as a popular international summer resort since the early Showa period.

Additionally, we offer a range of nature experience activities such as bicycle rentals and guided nature tours.

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	2480-1 Chugushi, Nikko-city, Tochigi
Telephone Number	0288-55-0880
Website	https://www.nikko-nsm.co.jp/en/nnm.html
Business Hours	4/1-11/10 9:00-17:00 11/11-3/31 10:00-16:00 ※Admission ends 30 minutes before the closing time.
Days Closed for Business	5/1-11/30:Open throughout the period 12/1-4/30:Mondays(if it is a public holiday，it will be switched over as a latter event) New Year’s holiday:12/29-1/3
Price	Adult (age 16 and above) 510yen Child (age 4-15) 260yen ※Free admission for visitors presenting a physical disability record book， a nursing record book， a mental disability record book.
DIRECTIONS	45 minutes from Nikko Station or Tobu-Nikko Station by buses bound for Chuzenji Onsen to Chuzenji Onsen bus stop.
Map Code	367 240 251*76

Nikko Area

The Nikko area, in the northwestern part of the prefecture, is particularly mountainous. In the midst of the rich nature, including the 2,486-meter-high volcano Mt. Nantai, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls, there are numerous shrines and temples that are registered as UNESCO Cultural Heritage sites. From Kinugawa Onsen to Kawaji Onsen, hot springs can also be found throughout the area. There are a wide range of outdoor activities to enjoy as well, such as stand-up paddleboarding in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter.