Day 2

Start the morning with a beautifully presented Japanese or Western breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Your private driver and guide will meet you at reception to transfer you to the start of today's walk through the Senjogahara wetlands. This scenic hike begins at Lake Yunoko, where you will follow a lakeside trail to the top of Yudaki Falls, before descending to its base. From here you will be led along the Yugawa River through the forest eventually emerging onto the open Senjogahara Wetlands. The trail continues along raised boardwalks with expansive alpine views, ending at beautiful Ryuzu Falls. After a soba noodle or tempura lunch at a cafe by the falls, you will drive to Mount Hangetsu for a short walk to the Hangetsu Observation Deck which offers incredible views over Lake Chuzenji and the National Park. On return to the hotel, enjoy a soak in the relaxing waters of the hotel's indoor or outdoor Onsen baths, which draws straight from the Yumoto Onsen hot springs. You may wish to return to the Lakehouse for dinner tonight or head to the Bar for a light meal and drinks in the atmospheric lounge.

Walk distance: 10-11km; approximately 4-5 hours easy-moderate walking including the return walk at Mount Hangetsu

Included: B - D

Day 3

After fuelling up for another day of walking, you'll be collected by your driver and guide. Starting at Yumoto Onsen, you will cross the Yumoto hot spring source as you begin your 10-kilometre hike through the remote wilderness of Oku-nikko. Today's walk follow a loop around the base of Mt. Mitsudake, through ancient moss-covered forests and marshlands. Highlights include the emerald waters of twin lakes - Lake Kirikomi and Lake Karikomi - and Karenuma Swamp, where alpine flowers bloom in summer and vibrant foliage appears in autumn. Your walk concludes at Kotoku Farm, not far from the north-western edge of Lake Chuzenji. After today's alpine hike, a spa treatment might be in order, or relax in your deep soaking tub in your room. Tonight enjoy dinner at The Japanese Restaurant, with an artfully-presented Kaiseki dinner showcasing seasonal ingredients from the local region.

Walk distance: 10km; approximately 5 hours moderately-challenging walking (an easier hike is available if preferred today)

Included: B - L - D

Day 4

Your Nikko adventure isn't quite over yet. After breakfast and check-out, you will meet your driver and guide for one last walk, and it's a beauty. The Ryuo-kyo Valley trail is a hidden-gem rarely visited, and offers a scenic six-kilometre walk along the Kinugawa River to the hot spring town of Kawaji Onsen. The mostly gentle route, shaped by ancient volcanic activity, passes along the clifftop of a dramatic gorge and crosses two Suspension Bridges offering sweeping valley views. The hike ends at Shiraiwa after a short uphill climb, where you can explore the unique Kameana potholes. You will farewell your guide here, and continue with your drive on the 2.5 hour transfer back to Tokyo.

Included: B