mekke Nikko Kyodo Center – Nikko-bori Wood Carving Experience –
"Feel, Connect, Explore" with mekke An area steeped in history and culture, and an ideal hub for discovering Nikko's charms
The mekke Nikko Kyodo Center, located along the Nikko-kaido Road between Tobu-Nikko Station/JR Nikko Station and the World Heritage Shrines and Temples of Nikko, is a place where visitors (both single visitors and groups) can try their hand at Nikko’s famous traditional craft of Nikko-bori wood carving.
Visitors who want to experience Nikko-bori for themselves can select their favorite from traditional patterns or the monkey, cat, and dragon, etc. animals associated with the shrines and temples of Nikko, and use a traditional tool called a “hikkaki” to create their very own Nikko-bori work that will become a perfect memento of their trip to Nikko.
There is also a Tourist Information Center with a wealth of tourist information and pamphlets waiting to welcome and assist international visitors. There are also power-assisted bicycles available to rent, making the center an ideal base for sightseeing in the area.
Location Map
Basic Information
| Address | 591 Gokomachi, Nikko City Nikko Kyodo Center |
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| Telephone Number | 0288-25-5715 |
| Website | https://www.mekke-nikko.com/ |
| Business Hours | 9：00～17：00 |
| Days Closed for Business | Open year-round |
| Price | Nikko-bori wood carving experience: 2,200 yen (incl. tax) *Reservations for the wood-carving experience can be made online or via the inquiry form. Walk-ins are also accepted if there is an available space. Power-assisted bicycle rental: 1,500 yen/day (tax incl.) *9:00 am - 5:00 pm is counted as a single day's rental. Rental periods exceeding this will be counted as two days. |
| DIRECTIONS | By Train/Bus: About a 16 minute walk from JR Nikko Station, about a 12 minute walk from Tobu-Nikko Station By Car: About 3 minutes from Nikko Interchange on the Nikko Utsunomiya Road |
| Map Code | 367 283 559*72 |
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