Introduction
Tobu Bus is a Japanese bus company serving routes between Nikko, Kinugawa and Chuzenji.
Buses operated by Tobu Bus
Tobu Bus operates urban buses in Nikko municipality.
On urban buses, travellers can board with standard ticket or bus pass and they are allowed to take any seat available. On these buses, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. When all the seats are full, passengers must travel standing on the corridor or the bus entrance without blocking the access to other passengers.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Japan.
Routes
Travel with bus pass
We facilitate the purchase of different bus pass with Tobu Railway valid for unlimited travel in Nikko.
World Heritage Line serving Tobu-Nikko Station, 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 Nikko Pass (2-day) and Nikko Pass (4-day) can travel on buses operated by Tobu Bus by presenting the bus pass.
Areas
Tobu Bus serves the following areas in Nikko:
Nikko municipality
Nikko municipality includes 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
Bus routes to Kinugawa-Onsen
Bus routes to Lake Chuzenji
Change policy
The following change terms apply to the bus fares:
| Tobu Bus | Change time/date |
| Fare Nikko Pass (2-day) | Permitted |
| Fare Nikko Pass (4-day) | Permitted |
If you wish to change your booking with Tobu Bus, please Contact Us. This option is available until 24 hours before departure, after that time please contact directly with Tobu Bus. Change fees will apply.
No change for tickets on public holidays.
Cancellation policy
The following cancellation terms apply to the bus fares:
| Tobu Bus | Cancellation before departure |
| Fare Nikko Pass (2-day) | Permitted with fees |
| Fare Nikko Pass (4-day) | Permitted with fees |
If you wish to cancel your booking with Tobu Bus, kindly manage your booking and request a cancellation to proceed with the refund (only if permitted by fare rule). This option is available until 24 hours before departure, after that time please contact directly with Tobu Bus. Service fees will not be refunded. Cancellation fees will apply.