The easiest way around Nikko is by public transportation or car, as Nikko consists of multiple distinct areas that can be quite far from each other. 

Travelers can opt to buy the following passes to get around:

• Nikko World Heritage Area Pass
  • Coverage:
    • round-trip from Tokyo to Nikko on Tobu Railway express and local trains
    • all buses in Central Nikko
    • all trains between Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen (= North-Eastern part of Nikko)
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Price: 2040 Yen
  • Where to buy: Tobu Tourist information Center in Asakusa Station, Tokyo

• Nikko All Area Pass
  • Coverage:
    • round-trip from Tokyo to Nikko on Tobu Railway express and local trains
    • all buses and trains within the Nikko Area
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Price: 4600 Yen
  • Where to buy: Tobu Tourist information Center in Asakusa Station, Tokyo

• Nikko 1-Day Bus Pass
  • Coverage: local buses within Central Nikko
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Price: 500 Yen
  • Where to buy: inside the bus

Travelers who come by train usually get off at Tobu-nikko station. From there, multiple busses connect the different areas within Nikko. 

Rail Passes:

• Nikko World Heritage Area Pass
  • Coverage:
    • round-trip from Tokyo to Nikko on Tobu Railway express and local trains
    • all buses in Central Nikko
    • all trains between Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen (= North-Eastern part of Nikko)
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Price: 2040 Yen
  • Where to buy: Tobu Tourist information Center in Asakusa Station, Tokyo

• Nikko All Area Pass
  • Coverage:
    • round-trip from Tokyo to Nikko on Tobu Railway express and local trains
    • all buses and trains within the Nikko Area
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Price: 4600 Yen
  • Where to buy: Tobu Tourist information Center in Asakusa Station, Tokyo

• JR East Nagano Niigata Pass
• JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass
• JR East Tohoku Area Pass
• JR Tokyo Wide Pass

Rental Cars:

• from Tokyo
• from Utsunomiya
• from Mito

Nearest Airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 3 hours
• by public transport: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes

​​​​​We recommend staying here for about three days.

Hiking:

The hiking season in this area typically runs from Spring until Autumn.
 

Scenic rides:

• Yunishigawa Duck Tour: click here for the most up-to-date information.

• Kinugawa Line Riverboat: click here for the most up-to-date information.

• Akechidaira Ropeway: click here for the most up-to-date information.

Winter sports:

Ski resorts in Japan typically run from December until the end of April. Though this can differ from year to year, depending on the amount of snow.

• Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Resort: click here for the most up-to-date information.

There are two famous festival in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of the festivals, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

• Toyama Bishamonten Ennichi Festival

  • Date: January 3rd

  • Time: 00:00 - 14:00
     

• Musa Festival

  • Date: January 4th

  • Time: 10:00 - ???

We recommend the following options for staying connected in Japan:

• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data only)
• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data + voice)
• Sakura Mobile Unlimited Wifi / Pocket Wifi