Explore Nikko and enjoy your stay, from sightseeing the shrines and temples to join activities in the nature.
Escape by train or by bus to nearby destinations like Kinugawa-Onsen and Lake Chuzenji.
Continue your journey from Nikko to your next destination in Japan.
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Discover Nikko
Discover a full range of places to see and activities to do in Nikko.
Don’t miss
- - Taking in Nikko's World Heritage architecture
- - Crossing into the Futarasan-jinja Shrine grounds at Shinkyo Bridge
- - Hiking Nikko's sacred surroundings
Nikko: Where magnificent architecture, deep history and untouched nature merge
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Getting around Nikko
Nikko's urban transportation network comprises train lines operated by Tobu Railway as well as bus lines operated by Tobu Bus.
Getting around Nikko by train
The railway company Tobu Railway operates two train lines that interconnect Tobu-Nikko Station, Shimo-Imaichi Station and Kinugawa-Onsen Station.
Tobu Railway
Tobu Nikko Line serving Tobu-Nikko and Kinugawa-Onsen via Shimo-Imaichi
| Stations | Local | Local |
| Shimo-Imaichi | ||
| Kami-Imaichi | ||
| Tobu-Nikko | ||
| Daiya-Muko | ||
| Okuwa | ||
| Shin-Takatoku | ||
| Kosagoe | ||
| Tobu World Square | ||
| Kinugawa-Onsen | ||
| Kinugawa-Koen | ||
| Shin-Fujiwara |
Getting around Nikko by bus
The bus company Tobu Bus operates bus lines within Nikko, including Tobu-Nikko Station, Shinkyo Bridge, the Shrines and Temples area, Kinugawa-Onsen and Lake Chuzenji.
Tobu Bus
World Heritage Line serving Tobu-Nikko, Shinkyo Bridge and the Shrines and Temples area| Stations | W |
| JR Nikko Station | |
| Tobu-Nikko Station | |
| Hotel Seikoen Mae | |
| Sodo Shonin zo Mae | |
| Omotesando | |
| Taiyuin Futarasan Jinja Mae | |
| Nishisando Chaya | |
| Shinkyo | |
| Tobu-Nikko Station | |
| JR Nikko Station |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
| Stations | SL |
| Taiyuin Futarasan Jinja Mae | (only weekends and national holidays) |
| Shinkyo | (only weekends and national holidays) |
| Tobu-Nikko Station | (only weekends and national holidays) |
| Kinugawa-onsen Station | (only weekends and national holidays) |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
| Stations | C | Y | YK |
| JR Nikko Station | |||
| Tobu-Nikko Station | |||
| Shinkyo | |||
| Nishisando Iriguchi | |||
| Akechidaira | |||
| Chuzenji-onsen | |||
| Funenoeki Chuzenji | |||
| Ryuzu no Taki | |||
| Akanuma | |||
| Kotoku-onsen | — | ||
| Yumoto-onsen |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
Travellers with Tobu Nikko Pass (2-day) and Tobu Nikko Pass (4-day) can get around Nikko using Tobu Railway and Tobu Bus lines.
Nikko Pass (2-day)
Passengers can travel on all Tobu Railway lines between Tokyo and Nikko for 2 consecutive days.
Nikko Pass (4-day)
Passengers can travel on all Tobu Railway lines between Tokyo and Nikko for 4 consecutive days.
Areas
The most popular areas in Nikko include Tobu-Nikko Station, Shinkyo Bridge, the Shrines and Temples area, Kinugawa-Onsen and Lake Chuzenji.
Bus routes to Shinkyo Bridge
Bus routes to Shrines and Temples
Train routes to Kinugawa-Onsen
Bus routes to Kinugawa-Onsen
